If you’re going on holidays to southern Tuscany this year then why not take a day to explore the hilltop town of Civitella Paganico? This Tuscan gem is perched above a sea of dense forest filled with many plant and animal species which makes it the perfect spot for nature lovers to visit.
Sink into the hot waters of the Petriolo thermal springs and enjoy the healthy benefits of this mineral rich water. Humans have lived in what is now Civitella Paganico from as far back as Palaeolithic times. This town is in fact a cluster of small villages that were bound together under the same name.
Sink into the hot waters of the Petriolo thermal springs and enjoy the healthy benefits of this mineral rich water. Humans have lived in what is now Civitella Paganico from as far back as Palaeolithic times. This town is in fact a cluster of small villages that were bound together under the same name.
Begin your day of touring with a visit to a fascinating tomb that was uncovered in Civitella Paganico in 2007. The remains of thirty people was found in the tomb and much can be learned about Etruscan burial customs from this interesting site.
Walk around the walled town itself which envelops the many 14th century brick houses with their beautifully designed porticoes.
The town spa called ‘Bagni di Petriolo’ dates back to 1230 and is a certain treat for tired wandering feet!
Walk around the walled town itself which envelops the many 14th century brick houses with their beautifully designed porticoes.
The town spa called ‘Bagni di Petriolo’ dates back to 1230 and is a certain treat for tired wandering feet!
In the afternoon stroll around the tranquil Nature Reserve of the Basso Merse and learn a lot about the rich environment of flora and fauna around Civitella Paganico. See the exterior and interior beauty of the church of St. Michael the archangel that was built in the 13th century.
Many mesmerising sacred paintings and frescoes adorn the walls inside, depicting biblical scenes of St. Michael and is a colourful feast for the eyes to behold!
Enjoy a walk around the component villages that together make up Civitella Paganico which are: Casale di Pari, Civitella Marittima, Dogana, Monte Antico, Paganico and Pari. Each has something special to offer tourists by means of history and culture and would make for an excellent day trip on your Tuscan holiday.
Many mesmerising sacred paintings and frescoes adorn the walls inside, depicting biblical scenes of St. Michael and is a colourful feast for the eyes to behold!
Enjoy a walk around the component villages that together make up Civitella Paganico which are: Casale di Pari, Civitella Marittima, Dogana, Monte Antico, Paganico and Pari. Each has something special to offer tourists by means of history and culture and would make for an excellent day trip on your Tuscan holiday.
Photo credits
picture 1: LigaDue / CC BY-SA 4.0;
picture 2: Petitverdot / CC BY 3.0;
picture 3: Raymond / CC BY-SA 3.0
picture 1: LigaDue / CC BY-SA 4.0;
picture 2: Petitverdot / CC BY 3.0;
picture 3: Raymond / CC BY-SA 3.0
