Grosseto @ Capital of the Maremma
Grosseto is the most important town of southern Tuscany. Unfortunately, the heavy bombings in World War II destroyed many of its ancient buildings; however, the 16th century walls and some ramparts have survived. Grosseto is considered the capital of the Maremma.
In the Middle Ages, Grosseto was a fortified village along the road linking Pisa to Rome. In 935 the Saracen destroyed the ancient Etruscan town of Roselle, whose inhabitants fled to Grosseto. Pope Innocenzo II stayed several times in Grosseto before moving there the historical episcopal see of Roselle. In 1336 Siena conquered Grosseto, then in 1559 the city fell in Florence`s hands. With the Medici family, Grossetto experienced an economic and demographic boom. Under Francesco I de` Medici the reclamation program for the area of the Maremma began. In 1574 the new town walls, featuring hexagonal ramparts, and Medicean fortress were built.
In the Middle Ages, Grosseto was a fortified village along the road linking Pisa to Rome. In 935 the Saracen destroyed the ancient Etruscan town of Roselle, whose inhabitants fled to Grosseto. Pope Innocenzo II stayed several times in Grosseto before moving there the historical episcopal see of Roselle. In 1336 Siena conquered Grosseto, then in 1559 the city fell in Florence`s hands. With the Medici family, Grossetto experienced an economic and demographic boom. Under Francesco I de` Medici the reclamation program for the area of the Maremma began. In 1574 the new town walls, featuring hexagonal ramparts, and Medicean fortress were built.
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