Grosseto is the capital of the Maremma, the coastal and inland area of southern Tuscany in Italy. It is a city of medieval walls, and its historic centre is a convenient base for a visit that is as much about the surrounding countryside as about the town itself.
What a visit offers
- The medieval walls, which give the old town its shape and make it easy to explore on foot.
- Access to the countryside of the Maremma, a landscape of open fields, hills and quiet rural roads.
- A slower pace than many better-known Tuscan towns, suited to visitors who want to wander rather than follow a crowded itinerary.
Planning your trip
Grosseto suits travellers who enjoy combining a town visit with time outdoors. Walking the city walls and the streets within them makes a relaxed morning or afternoon, and the surrounding Maremma is well placed for day trips by car. Visitors interested in the wider region can use the city as a stop between other parts of Tuscany.
If you enjoy historic walled towns and the feel of the Tuscan countryside away from the main tourist routes, Grosseto is worth considering. Check current opening arrangements and transport connections before you travel, as these may change.
