Things to Do in Grosseto

Inside the cathedral: a 14th-century crucifix, frescoes by Matteo di Giovanni, and a carved wooden choir. The ticket counter is often empty.

🕐 7:30am-12:30pm and 3pm-8pm daily

💡 Enter via the side door near the bell tower. The custodian sometimes gives a quick tour in Italian. No photography allowed during Mass.

A well-preserved hexagonal ring of 16th-century fortifications. You can walk the entire 1.5km circuit on the grassy ramparts.

🕐 Always open

💡 Best access from Porta Vecchia. Look for the bastions with cannons still in place. Free and dog-friendly.

Regional archaeological museum with Etruscan artefacts, Roman pottery, and medieval paintings. Housed in a former Franciscan convent.

🕐 Tues-Sun 10am-1pm and 4pm-7pm. Closed Mon.

💡 Free entry on the first Sunday of every month. Otherwise €4. Ask at the desk for the overlooked Roman mosaic in the basement.

The main square of Grosseto, with the striking 13th-century Duomo made of white and red marble. Look at the carved reliefs on the facade.

🕐 Cathedral open 7:30am-12:30pm and 3pm-8pm daily. Square always open.

💡 Visit late afternoon when the sun catches the marble. The square is quietest on weekday mornings.

A large protected coastal area with dunes, pine forests, and wetlands. Free access to the beach and some trails, but guided tours cost extra.

🕐 Daylight hours. Visitor centre open 8am-6pm in summer.

💡 The free trail to the beach at Marina di Alberese is 3km each way. Bring water and wear closed shoes. No facilities inside.