The best cycling routes in Riserva Naturale Statale Marsiliana

The Pieve di San Giusto in Suvereto is one of the most important and fascinating Romanesque buildings in the province of Livorno. Located at the entrance to the medieval village in Piazza Vittorio Veneto, its existence has been documented since 923. The current building, however, dates back to 1189, the year it was rebuilt by the masters Barone Amico and Bono da Calci. It features elements of light limestone alternating with dark bands of a typically Pisan style. The main entrance is flanked by two columns supporting two apotropaic lions. The structure has a single nave with a visible wooden truss ceiling. Inside, an ancient, finely decorated marble baptismal font is preserved. In an internal niche, there are remains of medieval frescoes; on the transept, the epigraph attesting to the completion date (1189) is still legible.

When talking about the fortifications of Suvereto, it is necessary to distinguish: La Rocca Aldobrandesca: It is the highest fortified complex in the village, built for military purposes to guard the fief. It includes a quadrangular tower (medieval period) and a palace. Today, it also houses a museum. Il Palazzo Comunale: The administrative heart, built in 1201. It is located in the center of the village and is topped by the Campanone tower (or clock tower). It is famous for the Loggia dei Giudici. Il Torrione: It is the main southern access gate (dated 14th-15th century) that opens into the defensive wall. La Porticciola: Also known as Porta di Sopra, it is the northern gate of the village. Also dating back to the medieval period (around 1300), it served as a second checkpoint.

The Romanesque portal of the Pieve di San Giusto in Suvereto. The facade is decorated with an elegant portal surmounted by a round arch, famous for its carved capitals. Although it existed before the year 1000, the current structure was rebuilt in the 12th century.

The Forni ford is the main road crossing on the Cornia river located near Suvereto. It is a very evocative spot often used for off-road excursions, cycling and trekking, but it requires extreme caution.

Part of the Tomboli State Nature Reserve, the Pineta di Follonica is a true green oasis that stretches for kilometers, offering visitors a unique experience of relaxation and nature. Divided by the city into two parts, the Pineta di Levante and the Pineta di Ponente, it offers different experiences for adults and children. A nature reserve on the outskirts of the city, perfect in summer for cooling off from the high temperatures and in winter for enjoying peace and quiet. In the less frequented areas, it is not uncommon to find spontaneous dune plants, such as the rare Sea Lily, or to hear the characteristic song of the Green Woodpecker. The pine forests are crossed by a network of trails that can be walked or cycled. In the areas closest to the city, there are also playgrounds for children and installations dedicated to fitness, for those who want to stay in shape!

The Archaeological Museum is housed in the ancient Palazzo del Podestà (1225), which overlooks the Piazza del Duomo of Massa Marittima. The collection is organized into sections, ordered chronologically from the lower paleolithic to the etruscan age; the main piece of the prehistoric collection is the eneolithic statue-stele of Vado all’Arancio, the only find of its type in Maremma; the etruscan finds come mainly from excavations carried out at the village of Lago dell’Accesa, they are mainly kitchenware, loom weights, fishing weights and bricks; also present are the funerary trousseaux found in the necropolises, especially pottery (figulina clay and bucchero), bronze fibulae, iron pot stands, iron and bronze weapons. On the ground floor, an educational section is set up with a life-size reconstruction of typical caves: a paleolithic and an eneolithic one. Guided tours and educational activities, organization of cultural events and film screenings are available.

In the green of Maremma, where wild nature meets the crystal-clear waters of Carbonifera, Pappasole is a 4-star tourist village perfect for everyone: families, sports lovers, couples, and four-legged friends.

Pratoranieri is less than 5 km from the center of Follonica, and is easily reachable on foot and by bicycle, also thanks to a stretch of pedestrianized coastline and a cycle path. The beach, composed of fine golden sand, appears narrow and long in the perfect style of Follonica's beaches, mostly free; only a small part is dedicated to beach establishments, where it is possible to rent water sports equipment.