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City: Follonica (Grosseto) - Pop. 21000 (in summer 100.000) -
Alt : 7 m asl - Location: Maremma
Description: Follonica is a town on the seashore. It is located
in the center of a sea gulf and thanks to the beauty of its beaches and sea is
one of most favorite Italian tourist destinations. Follonica is still
appreciated for its vast pinewoods behind the beaches offering a good
refreshment and relaxation. Since 2001 Follonca has been awaded by the "Blue
Flag" that certificates the purity of its sea waters and the high quality of the
coast as well as public services and the high level of environmental education.
Sighs to see: The ex ILVA iron and stell works - Church of San
Leopoldo - Palazzo Granducale - The Clock tower- Modigliani's art gallery
Museums: Iron and Cast iron Museum
Events: Carnival, Palio delle Bandiere e dei Territori (May),
Car rally (last week of October)
Typical products: Fish and sea food, very good and fresh fruits
produced in the nearby plain of Maremma.
Wines: Monteregio
Surrounding smaller towns and hamlets: Valpiana, Torre Mozza,
Carbonifera
Nearby towns: Massa Marittima, Piombino, Scarlino, Suvereto,
Vignale Riotorto.
Nearest train station: Follonica train station on the main line
from Pisa to Rome
Nearest airport: Pisa airport 70 miles away
Distances: Florence 170 km, Grosseto 48 km, Milan 400,
Orvieto 180 km, Pisa 115 km, Rome 238 km, Siena 86 km.
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