Orbetello, Tuscany
The town of
Orbetello stands on a small island surrounded by the Eastern and Western Lagoons, divided by
an artificial dam that, since 1841, has linked the town to the promontory of
Monte Argentario.
Maremma, Tuscany
The first permanent settlements in the
Maremma were built by the Umbrians - after whom the river Ombrone
was named. However it was only with the coming of the Etruscans that the Maremma territory became a trading
region, important throughout the Mediterranean, since the Etruscans carried out most of their activities along
and on the sea. Then the Romans settled in the area, but they did not pay their surroundings very much attention.
It was only a pleasant holiday location for noble families and a land crossed by busy consular roads - in
particular the famous Aurelia - leading to the towns of Northern Italy.
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