Saturnia
Is 'the jewel of the Maremma, founded by the Etruscans seventh century BC later became a Roman colony and capital of the hills dell'Albegna. The development of the area was favored by the Via Clodia (1), which passed the foot of the hill. In this period the city took on specific characters, interesting little by little the entire plateau of travertine. At the center hole on either side the temple of Saturn and public buildings. The northern part was instead occupied by gardens and water collection tank. In the Middle Ages the city was equipped with powerful defensive works, including the fortress that dominated the access road. The presence of the baths (famous since the time of the Roman occupation) led the Aldobrandeschi to promote the development of the area, enhancing the castles of Manciano Montemerano. Fall under the dominion of Siena in 1410, Saturnia received a major boost with the municipal ordinances and established himself as one of the liveliest towns of the Maremma.
The church of Santa Maria Maddalena was completely renovated and welcomed within its walls works of art of great importance. Famous John Bnvenuto the table depicting the Madonna and Child with Saints. Huts were born and Murcia while the countryside takes on new plantations. From this moment the progress of Saturnia knows no stopping. Today the village is the most important tourist center of the City of Manciano and one of the towns of Tuscany.
The Baths have become a major national and tend to become a factor for development of the whole economy of the area. Are to visit the Etreusche Walls, Porta Romana, the church of Santa Maria Maddalena and the Necropolis of the strut.