An amazing Medieval vantage point

Massa Marittima’s tower was built in 1228 by Pisan leader Tedici Malabarba. It was partially destroyed and later reconstructed during the fourteenth century, under the government of Siena, whose leaders incorporated the structure, so that it would become part of new city fortifications. They opened a direct line of communication to the tower thanks to a bold arched passageway, which hosts a viaduct that still works today. In 1413, the tower was fitted with a bell, in order to summon citizens during an emergency; a clock was added forty years later. From the top of the tower, you can view a wide panorama that sweeps across the sea and allows you to see to city sprawling towards the hinterland, offering an amazing view of the Colline Metallifere hills.

Opening hours: Tuesdays to Sundays, April-October: 10am to 1pm and 3pm to 6pm; from November to March: 11am to1pm and 2.30pm to 4.30pm; closed Mondays
Admission:
€ 2.50 full price; € 1.50 reduced rates; cumulative tickets for the entire Museum System: 15 €; reduced € 10
Handicap access: No
Contact information:
Piazza Matteotti
MASSA MARITTIMA (GROSSETO)
Tel. 0566/902289
E-mail: musei@comune.massamarittima.gr.it, musei@coopcollinemetallifere.it
www.massamarittimamusei.it/torre/index.htm