Manciano
Situated on a hilltop, the town of Manciano is home to a uniquely breathtaking view in all directions: from the Amiata to the Fiora valley, from Talamone to the beaches of Montalto di Castro and from the Argentario to the Islands of Giglio and Montecristo.
The town is synonymous with the saying, “Manciano, the home of witches, wherever you look, you see them,” suggesting that magic and enchantment fill the streets. Archeological findings near the surrounding towns of Saturnia, Marsiliana and Poggio Murella, indicate that Manciano was first settled in prehistoric times. It was ruled in the 12th century by the Aldobrandeschi family and later by the Orsini Counts from Rome. However, its geographical postion and solid walls didn’t prevent it from being conquered in 1461 by the Sienese Republic, which built a fortress overlooking the vast panorama. Today this fortress provides one of the most stunning and breathtaking scenic views in all of the Maremma.
Visits are made easy by a network of roads and paths for walking, trekking, mountain-biking or horse riding. The zone is also home to other equally as beautiful and antique towns, including Montemerano, an authentic Medieval gem, built on a hill and surrounded by age-old olive trees.
And Saturnia, a little town with an amazing Etruscan, Roman and Medieval past, recognized globally for its hot sulfur springs, which push out water at a temperature of 37.5° all year round.
