12 Jan Follonica
From iron city to beach resort
In the 6th century the major centre for the processing of the iron extracted on the Elba Island was the Gulf of Follonica, so that in 1546 the Apians decided to build here a foundry.
After 1836 the town became the primary iron-working headquarters, when Leopold II established the administrative center of the foundries in the area. The iron foundry closed in the 1960s and since then its strategic position have also produced a thriving tourist trade that make of Follonica one of the most popular seaside resorts in Tuscany.
Saint Leopold Church and the old foundry
Fine examples of cast iron can be seen around town as a result of religious architecture in cast iron. Look for intricate designs on the Saint Leopold Church and the former Ilva foundry, closed in 1963, today as part of Follonica cultural and seat of Maremma Cast Iron Art Museum.
Follonica civic art gallery
Follonica is an interesting art centre with the Civic Art Gallery “Amedeo Modigliani”, located on its lively seafront. The permanent collection contains more than 180 works by contemporary artists such as Pablo Picasso, Pietro Annigoni, Salvador Dalì.
How to get to Follonica
From SS1 Aurelia exit Follonica Est and follow the signs to the city center.
june, 2026
May also be interested ...
Im Urlaub auf der Insel Giannutri Die südlichste Insel der Toskana wird von einer üppigen mediterranen Vegetation und einer atemberaubenden Landschaften beherrscht, in denen man Ruhe...
“MaremmaArtExpò”: mostra d’arte nel centro storico di Grosseto
Dal 19 al 22 maggio avrà luogo a Grosseto la quinta edizione di “MaremmaArtExpò”, manifestazione culturale internazionale che offre ad a...
Gioca a padel in vacanza Der Sport, den jeder wirklich mag, der vor einigen Jahren als Neuheit auf den Markt kam, ist jetzt eine Gewissheit. Hier in der Maremma stehen viele F...
Punta Ala
Una spiaggia infinita in mezzo al verde
Oltre a regate e lusso, Punta Ala offre diverse alternative per quanto riguarda le spiagge.
La spiaggi...
A Gavorrano in vacanza Qualche giorno di pace e tranquillità nel cuore della Maremma toscana, tra angoli di natura selvaggia e spettacolare.
Gavorrano
Lo storico borg...
Rent a boat for Montecristo island To have a unique experience in discovery of the wonderful islands of the national park of the Tuscan archipelago, rent our boat with captain.
Divin...
Montemassi
Of Aldobrandescan origin, like most of the small towns present in the area, Montemassi with its famous castle, after having been passed down t...
Vivamus
Il comune di Manciano organizza durante la stagione estiva un evento che coinvolge tutte le sue frazioni e il suo territorio con manifestazion...
