"Il girasole" House

Other things to note Boccheggiano is an ancient medieval village located in the Upper Maremma of Tuscany, and precisely on the top of one of the Metalliferous Hills. Its origin, as a castle, most likely dates back to between the years 1000 and 1100 AD Boccheggiano, with its singular heart shape, rises approx. 675 meters above sea level, an altitude that allows you to enjoy cool summers and mild winters thanks to the influence of the air currents coming from the sea, 25 km away as the crow flies. It was one of the largest pyrite mines in Europe and continued extraction until 1994. Mining research activities in the surrounding area of ​​the town were concentrated between the 19th and 20th centuries. Characteristic of the village is the wonderful dominant position. In fact, Boccheggiano enjoys a spectacular 360° panorama, which ranges from Siena and its surroundings to the sea of ​​the Gulf of Follonica. On clear days, in addition to the sea you can clearly see the Island of Elba and in the distance also the mountains of Corsica. The town of Boccheggiano is located in an ideal place to visit the many places rich in art, history and nature. In the surroundings of Boccheggiano you can find the "Roste di Boccheggiano" called the Tuscan Monument Valley, but also the beautiful Abbey of San Galgano and the nearby Hermitage of Montesiepi (15 minutes by car) where the famous "sword in the stone" is kept, from which it is said that inspiration for novels and films was taken. Just 20 minutes by car you can reach the characteristic village of Massa Marittima full of historical monuments and places of interest such as the Cathedral of San Cerbone and the Fonti dell'Abbondanza. If instead you want to spend a day at the seaside, just 30 minutes away is Follonica, a famous seaside resort on the Maremma coast and just 20 minutes by car from the enchanting beach of Cala Violina. If you wish to visit places of culture, splendid Siena is absolutely worth a visit, reachable in about 50 minutes, while magical Florence is just 1 hour and a half away and Pisa just 1 hour and 45 minutes away by car. Services in Boccheggiano In the town of Boccheggiano there are all the necessary services, including: • bakery with typical products • restaurant and pizzeria • mini market with local butcher • pharmacy service • ambulance on site • children’s playground Registration Details IT053017C2FKYJFMNS