A village nestled in the metalliferous hills.

Hello, dearest friends!

In today's post, I'm going to share with you some more photos that I took over the weekend. These photos are from a place not too far from the one I shared with you yesterday, because I moved a few kilometers away. And even here, I found some very interesting things. I'm talking about Montieri in the province of Grosseto, a hidden gem nestled among the metalliferous hills of Tuscany.

Indeed, Montieri is located at an altitude of about 700 meters, among chestnut forests and Mediterranean scrubland, and this village boasts a history that spans millennia. It's also a paradise for those who love nature, history, and culture.

As usual, I wandered through the narrow streets of this village, and I found it in excellent condition. But there are always unique details that make each village different from the next, perhaps in the way the houses were built or even just in how their entrances are decorated.
Here, too, I found a small chapel within the village. Spiritual places were always plentiful, especially since people used to be much more devout than they are now.

Returning to the history of this place, its origins are closely tied to the extraction of precious metals. In fact, as early as the Etruscan and Roman times, the surrounding territory was rich in copper, lead, silver, and mercury deposits, which naturally helped the village's development and contributed to its prosperity.
Walking through the streets, you can notice that the architecture is not solely medieval, but over time, this place became more of a miners' village. This is because metal extraction continued until the 1900s, when the mines were closed. Nearby, there is the Archeological Technological Park of the Metalliferous Hills, where you can admire the remains of ancient mines and foundries, which clearly testify to this place's rich past.

The only place where there was a bit of life was the bar—actually, the only bar in town—because, as you might have seen from the photos I took around the village, there was practically no one around. This place is busier during the summer season, as most of the houses are second homes.

I hope you enjoyed the photos I shared. I'll see you in my next post, and I wish you all a good day!