There are many towns, all across Tuscany, that are perfectly picturesque. Beyond the famous cities and well-known towns, there are little villages and borgos all over the region that you could accidentally stumble across and fall in love with. Grosseto is just one of those places but is a particularly beautiful architectural gem.
As we have been discussing in this series, there are many stunning buildings and structures in this town, well off the regular tourist route, that make it especially lovely. Just find a vacation rental in Grosseto, check out this series of articles on the architecture of the town and enjoy the quiet pace of life, the Tuscan atmosphere and the pretty surroundings.
In the last few posts, we have mentioned a lot of the religious buildings in the town and, of course, this is Italy, so many of the most interesting and lovely buildings were built by or for the church. However, there are many civic and private buildings around town that are equally lovely. They include...
As we have been discussing in this series, there are many stunning buildings and structures in this town, well off the regular tourist route, that make it especially lovely. Just find a vacation rental in Grosseto, check out this series of articles on the architecture of the town and enjoy the quiet pace of life, the Tuscan atmosphere and the pretty surroundings.
In the last few posts, we have mentioned a lot of the religious buildings in the town and, of course, this is Italy, so many of the most interesting and lovely buildings were built by or for the church. However, there are many civic and private buildings around town that are equally lovely. They include...
5. The Palazzo Aldobrandeschi.
This majestic building was once the lavish home of the rich and powerful Aldobrandeschi family. Located in Piazza Dante, it has medieval origins but was almost entirely rebuilt in the early 19th century in a Gothic Revival style under Lorenzo Porciatti.
Now the seat of the province of Grosseto, it is one of the loveliest buildings in the town.
6. The Palazzo del Monte dei Paschi.
Built at the turn of the 20th century, this neo-Renaissance palace features a large coat of arms of a bank in a prominent position, at the center of its main façade, above a pretty balcony and is a charming red brick building dressed in creamy stone.
This majestic building was once the lavish home of the rich and powerful Aldobrandeschi family. Located in Piazza Dante, it has medieval origins but was almost entirely rebuilt in the early 19th century in a Gothic Revival style under Lorenzo Porciatti.
Now the seat of the province of Grosseto, it is one of the loveliest buildings in the town.
6. The Palazzo del Monte dei Paschi.
Built at the turn of the 20th century, this neo-Renaissance palace features a large coat of arms of a bank in a prominent position, at the center of its main façade, above a pretty balcony and is a charming red brick building dressed in creamy stone.
7. Art Nouveau.
There are actually several Art Nouveau buildings in the town, which any fans of the style will enjoy: The Palazzo del Genio Civile, on Corso Carducci, an early 20th century building that combines neo-Renaissance and Art Nouveau styles; Palazzo Tognetti, also on Corso Carducci, with its richly decorated facade; and Villino Guastini, on via Matteotti, built in 1928 by the architect Pistelli
Beyond these buildings that we were able to mention in this series, Grosseto is home to many surprises, pretty architectural gems and lovely vistas. It is a town that is perfect for relaxing in, getting away from it all, experiencing an authentic slice of Tuscany and offers the most perfectly picturesque surroundings to do it in. Be sure to read back over the series and discover all the architectural gems of Grosseto.
Don't forget that we are the best website for Tuscan villas to rent on the market so, if you're planning a holiday to Tuscany, be sure to check out Tuscany-villas.it!
There are actually several Art Nouveau buildings in the town, which any fans of the style will enjoy: The Palazzo del Genio Civile, on Corso Carducci, an early 20th century building that combines neo-Renaissance and Art Nouveau styles; Palazzo Tognetti, also on Corso Carducci, with its richly decorated facade; and Villino Guastini, on via Matteotti, built in 1928 by the architect Pistelli
Beyond these buildings that we were able to mention in this series, Grosseto is home to many surprises, pretty architectural gems and lovely vistas. It is a town that is perfect for relaxing in, getting away from it all, experiencing an authentic slice of Tuscany and offers the most perfectly picturesque surroundings to do it in. Be sure to read back over the series and discover all the architectural gems of Grosseto.
Don't forget that we are the best website for Tuscan villas to rent on the market so, if you're planning a holiday to Tuscany, be sure to check out Tuscany-villas.it!
Photo credits
picture 1: Matteo Vinattieri / CC BY 1.0;
picture 2: Matteo Vinattieri / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: trolvag / CC BY-SA 3.0
picture 1: Matteo Vinattieri / CC BY 1.0;
picture 2: Matteo Vinattieri / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: trolvag / CC BY-SA 3.0
