Follonica, Tuscany, Italy

Follonica, Tuscany Italy

Follonica is a town and comune in the province of Grosseto in the Italian region of Tuscany, on the Gulf of Follonica, about 40 kilometers (25 miles) northwest of the city of Grosseto. It was founded in 1834 by Grand Duke Leopold II of Tuscany to house workers of a new ironworks plant. However, the area was already inhabited in Etruscan and Roman times, and a medieval castle (Castello di Valli), whose ruins now overlook the modern town from a nearby hill, has existed since at least 884. Until 1923, it was a frazione (hamlet) of Massa Marittima. Follonica is a popular summer tourist destination, mostly visited by Italians. The city received the Bandiera Blu (“Blue Flag”) every year from 2000 to 2007 for the cleanliness of its beaches and seawater.
Recommended airport
Pisa Airport (PSA)
Points of interest
  • Riotorto Crib
  • Sivieri Square
  • Foce Petraia
Nearby destinations