In the heart of Talamone’s historic center, just a stone’s throw from the main piazza, stand the imposing city walls and Porta Garibaldi, dating back to the 13ᵗʰ century and built by the Aldobrandeschi family.
Numerous restorations have taken place throughout the ages and today, Porta Garibaldi remains the only original point of access to the village.
A few miles from downtown, in an elevated and strategic position, stands the Rocca Aldobrandesca, a medieval fortress erected in the 13ᵗʰ century with defensive and lookout functions, having played a key role during the Expedition of the Thousand led by Giuseppe Garibaldi.
Also in the heart of the village is the Church of Santa Maria Assunta, erected in 1374 on an earlier structure dating back to the 5ᵗʰ century B.C., housing valuable 15ᵗʰ-century frescoes depicting the Madonna and Child.
Not far from the center, the Church of Madonna delle Grazie, built in the 17ᵗʰ century just outside the town, served as a refuge and prayer site for travelers.
Finally, along the coastal stretch behind the village, stand the Torre di Capo d’Uomo, with this tower dating back to the 16ᵗʰ century, and the Torre delle Cannelle, built by the Medici in the same period and now used as accommodation.
During the summer, a visit to Talamone is not complete without a seaside stop. The small, rocky Cannone beach is quite popular, offering up crystal-clear, clean waters, however the cliffs make access a tad difficult.
The long and free Fertilia beach is ideal for water sports such as kitesurfing and windsurfing. A bathing establishment is likewise found near the center.
During the summer, a visit to Talamone is not complete without a seaside stop. The small, rocky Cannone beach is quite popular, offering up crystal-clear, clean waters, however the cliffs make access a tad difficult.
The long and free Fertilia beach is ideal for water sports such as kitesurfing and windsurfing. A bathing establishment is likewise found near the center.
