A weekend in Follonica

20 Dec A weekend in Follonica

For those looking for a vacation by the sea in Tuscany on the enchanting beaches surrounded by nature. An ancient village where ancient treasures and surprising contemporary works are kept.

Tramonto a Follonica

The ancient city of iron

Since antiquity Follonica has been an important center for the working of iron and cast iron, reaching its height of production as a steelworking town in the 16th century under the Grand Duke of Tuscany, who made it into the biggest manufacturer in the Tuscan state. This history continues up until 1960, the year in which the whole industrial complex ceased its activities.
The skills of the local master artisans in ironworking is visible in the church of San Leopoldo, one of the rare examples of religious architecture in cast iron in Europe, where there are precious decorative elements and finely inlaid interior furnishings.

The gulf of Follonica

Follonica represents the most important center of the gulf of the same name, that extencs from Piombino up to Punta Ala, covering a coastline formed by wonderful small bays, beaches and sandy depths, of fine golden sand. Embedded in green pine forests that alternate with wild stretches of mediterranean vegetation. Spending several days of vacation along this wonderful stretch of coast will have you exploring unique and suggestive places. You’ll be able to admire nature preserves, enchanting villages embedded in small promontories, that overlook the beauty of the surrounding nature

On holiday with the whole family in Follonica

From the metalworking side to the tourist-oriented side of town, Follonica is above all a renowned seaside community, with enchanting beaches of light sands and clear seas, that make it into one of the most appreciated tourist destinations of Maremma.
The gently sloping depths make these beaches ideal for the vacation of a family with kids, who will be able to freely have fun in complete safety. There’s many accommodations and bathing facilities that offer quality tourist services, ideal even for the most demanding visitor.

Contemporary art in Follonica

The public Pinacoteca of Follonica, dating back to the beginning of the 1900s, is host to modern and contemporary art exhibitions. With a permanent collection and temporary exhibitions of local, national and international contemporary artists, that span various artistic disciplines from painting, sculpture, photography and art installations.
Over the years shows have been organized dedicated to international artists of the calibre of Picasso, Dalì, and Mirò. It’s possible to book guided tours and workshops for kids and schools are regularly organized.