Talamone
The ancient town of Talamone is situated on a promontory to the south of the Mountains of the Uccellina (also national park), on the Tyrrenic coast.
The first settlers in the territory were the Etruscans and Romans, as demonstrated by the significant architectural ruins discovered here in the last century. These ruins included a stunning pagan temple, a cemetery, the ruins of an elegant thermal bath and, in the nearby valley of the river Osa, a bridge with four arcades. All of which are open to visitors and lovers of Italian history.
From ancient times to the Middle Ages, Talamone suffered a period of almost total abandonment and was rescured only when it fell under the Aldobrandeschi family. The beautiful town was then conquered by Sienese troops who used the port as their principal maritime base. It was in this period that they built a castle, which is recognised today as a place of great history and beauty. The fortification has a square shape, strengthened by turrets and towers and was restored in 1557. It is surrounded by magestic walls which enclose the town and are still in excellent condition. Inside, Talamone maintains it’s Medieval charm, with the classic beauty of a seaside town surrounded by clear blue water, the perfect Mediterranean beach resort. The rich history and importance of the town is not lost on it’s current inhabitants, who recognise the many occupations, including Spanish, Austrian and Neapolitan, as assisting in shaping Talamone into the uniquely beautiful and diverse town it is today. The village itself also holds a proud place in Italian history, when it 1860 it provided weapons and ammunition to Garibaldi, on route to conquer the Kingdom of the Two Sicily’s.
