Grosseto | ||
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State | Italy | |
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Region | Tuscany | |
Territory | Maremma Grossetana | |
Altitude | 10 m a.s.l. | |
Surface | 473.55 km² | |
Inhabitants | 81.765 (census 04-30-2014) | |
Name inhabitants | Grosseto | |
Prefix tel | 39 0564 | |
POSTAL CODE | 58100 | |
Time zone | summer UTC 2, winter UTC 1 | |
Patron | Saint Lawrence | |
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Grosseto is a city of Tuscany.
To know
Geographical notes
Grosseto is the largest city in the Maremma Grossetana. The city center is located about 15 km from the sea. Grosseto is the capital of the province (GR). The city extends over the entire valley.
How to orient yourself
Neighborhoods
- Alberese (village and hamlet),
- Batignano (village and hamlet),
- Braccagni (village and hamlet),
- Istia d'Ombrone (village and hamlet),
- Marina di Grosseto (fraction),
- Montepescali (village and hamlet),
- Nomadelfia (fraction),
- Principina a Mare (fraction),
- Principina Terra (hamlet),
- Rispescia (village and hamlet),
- Roselle (hamlet).
How to get
By plane
L'"Baccarini" airport of Grosseto it is currently closed to civilian traffic; with the exception of some sporadic charter flights. The nearest airports are at Florence (about 85 km) Pisa (about 160 km north), and Rome (about 180 km south).
By bus
ARZ line Milan ↔ Grosseto, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from Milan MM1 Lampugnano - Bus terminal. Extra-urban bus line managed by the company Arzilli.
How to get around
What see
Grosseto has a beautiful historic center. To visit the city, park outside the city walls and start the tour, for example, starting from Cassero del Sale in Porta Vecchia and then strolling towards Piazza Dante where there are several bars and cafes.
Events and parties
What to do
Shopping
In its territory an excellent olive oil is produced; Grosseto is part ofNational Association City of oil.
How to have fun
Where to eat
Where stay
Moderate prices
- Principina Residence, Strada della Principina 3, n. 10 (Principina Terra), ☎ 39 0564 400231, @[email protected]. Residence with new and modernly furnished apartments ten minutes from the sea. It boasts a large park, swimming pool, games for children, free Wi-Fi.
Average prices
- San Lorenzo farm, Via Aurelia Antica 5, ☎ 39 056 424 116, @[email protected].
- 1 Park Hotel Zibellino, Via delle Rocchette (Castiglione della Pescaia), ☎ 39 0564 941152, fax: 39 0564 941133, @[email protected].
Single 90 €, double from 140 € (all with breakfast).
- Hotel Residence Roccamare, Via delle Rocchette, ☎ 39 0564 941 124, fax: 39 0564 941133, @[email protected].
High prices
- Grand Hotel Bastiani, Gioberti Square 64, ☎ 39 056 420 047, fax: 39 056 429 321.
Safety
How to keep in touch
Around
- Monte Argentario with the localities of Porto Santo Stefano, Porto Ercole.