Located in the heart of Maremma, of which it is the undisputed Capital, it is only 10 km away from the sea. The most important placet to visit are: the Medici walls, the Cassero Senese and the Dome. (distance: 55 km) The earliest documents mentioning the Petriolo Spa date back to the first half of the XIII century; the fortress however, the only remaining example of fortified spa, was built in 1404. Some ruins can still be seen. The sulphur water erupts from the tubings at a temperature of 40°C: it flows into pools dug in the rocks to then join the river Farma, where it creates a natural pool and is mixed into the colder river water. Very crowded and perhaps more known to foreigners than to Italians, the Petriolo Spa are at least as beautiful as the more renowned Spa of Saturnia. Small village surrounded by medieval walls, with 15 towers in perfect conservation status. (distance: 40 km) The nature reserve of the Lower Merse, created in 1996, is 1743 ha large, at the boundaries of the Casalino country house woods, between the rivers Merse, Ombrone and the torrent Farma. The area is mostly coverei by woods, where many different species find their home: sparrows and other birds, emerald toads, small salamanders, boars, deers, roes, porcupines and the highest number of otters in Italy, a country where they almost face exctinction. Typical medieval village, rich with works of art such as its 13 imposing towers, part of the UNESCO world heritage. (distance: 80 km) It is a monastic complex, founded as a consequence of an oath by Charlemagne of great historical importance. (distance: 33 km) It is the main centre of the Grosseto mining hills. The historical area is centered around the starry square, where the ancient and impressive Dome is located. (distance: 56 km) 18 km far from Grosseto, it is a renowned beach location, considered by Legambiente one of the best Italian beaches. It features a medieval castle and the picturesque historical centre. At a short distance there is Punta Ala, another famous beach location. (distance: 60 km) It rises on a rocky promontory over the sea and it dominates the whole coast of Argentario. It has Etruscan origins, and it history i salso linked to Garibaldi and the Thousand expedition. (distance: 65 km)