"Exploring Montemassi: A Hidden Gem in Tuscany"

Hello dear friends,

This will probably be the last post of the week as I'll be spending Easter with my family. However, if I have the opportunity to have some new experiences, to do some new explorations, I'll definitely share them here with you. I've grown fond of this community by now, I even created an account for a friend of mine, let's see if she decides to join, as she's a bit shy.

Anyway, today, in particular, in this post, I want to talk to you about another village in Tuscany. This time, I'm absolutely sure I haven't told you about this place before, but it has its charm, and it's only right to share it to make it known to more people.

I'm talking about Montemassi, a village located on the slopes of a hill in the municipality of Roccastrada in the province of Grosseto.

I must say it's already quite beautiful when you arrive from a distance because this village stands out very well, being on a hill that overlooks the valley of the Bruna river. That's why over the centuries, this outpost has always been so important, especially for salt traffic. Like many other villages I've introduced you to, it has a very ancient history. In fact, it was a fiefdom of the Aldobrandeschi family in the 13th century. However, it eventually became part of the Republic of Siena and then became part of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. Then there was a slow decline, but fortunately, now, contrary to other villages I've visited, this place has increased its population. I couldn't quite understand why, but walking through the streets of the village and talking to some people I managed to find along the way, I understood that several German families have come to live here, probably in search of a higher quality of life. Anyway, compared to other villages, I must say that it is well connected by very smooth roads.

Anyway, I took my classic stroll, exploring its streets, and as you can see from the photos, it is well maintained. The only interesting elements would have been the two churches, except that I understood that due to the repeated thefts that have occurred, they are only opened on certain days, and for me, it was a real shame because you know how much I like to explore these sacred places.

Yes, there is also the castle. But from what I understand, it's not visitable after COVID.
What to say about this place? Surely from here, as you may have seen in some photos, you can enjoy a beautiful panorama, and that alone is worth a lot. Then it's always the same story that I've said about other villages, there's just a slowness, let's say a slower approach to life within these places.

Unfortunately, and I say this as an art lover, there are not many great artistic interests or places that might interest you greatly. However, if you're passing through the Grosseto area, it's definitely worth a visit here.

As usual, I thank you, I'm glad that the things I share are interesting. I wish you all a happy Easter, and see you next time!