A Scenic Stroll Through Gavorrano: Discovering the Charm of a Tuscan Hilltown

Good morning dear friends,

This will probably be the last post of the week because I have a relaxing weekend ahead, but also some other interesting discoveries. With today's post, I conclude my exploration of the last place I visited during my vacation, still in the Grosseto area. It's the municipality of Gavorrano, a town I visited for the first time, where I had the chance to exchange a few words with someone who has lived there practically since birth.

As I mentioned, this town is located in the hills of Maremma Tuscany, in the province of Grosseto, and has almost 8,000 residents. This makes it more populated compared to other villages I've seen, but it still maintains its charm as a picturesque village, which I believe is its most important aspect.

I started my walk along the main street of the town and immediately noticed the beautifully restored buildings with shops on the ground floor, which is quite rare in such villages nowadays.
Continuing on, I came across a beautiful and scenic staircase, and as I wandered through the winding streets, I found them quite complex to navigate, always at risk of losing my way, as usual.

In the distance, I spotted the church, and along the way, I saw numerous cats lounging on the cobblestone streets, probably seeking a caress. They were very endearing, and you know how much these animals drive me crazy.
I kept going and found myself in front of the church, unfortunately a bit weathered by time on the outside, but I found the door open and ventured inside. Initially, there was a small museum of sacred vestments, nothing exceptional, and the interior of the church itself was quite simple, likely recently restored.

I continued my walk, which was full of ups and downs, as most of the streets were partly uphill and partly downhill because the town is practically perched on a hill.
There used to be a castle here many years ago, but it was eventually absorbed into the construction of houses, although you can still walk along the remains of the walls attached to the houses now.

It was there that I met someone with whom I exchanged a few words. They explained that this place developed until the early 1980s due to the nearby pyrite deposits that were extensively exploited. Consequently, the population was much larger back then. When the mines were abandoned, naturally, the local population decreased.

In conclusion, I can say that I had a very interesting stroll. Certainly, as you can see from the photos, the place is well-maintained, likely due to its larger population of 8,000 residents.

I must admit I didn't find those small artistic jewels that I've found in other villages. Yes, the church was decent, but there wasn't much left of the castle as it has been dismantled over the years.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend. See you in the next post! Bye for now!