Hello dearest friends,
In these days, I couldn't post because I've been a bit under the weather, nothing serious, just a simple fever that passed in about a day. So today, feeling much better and recharged, I want to share with you another important discovery I made here in the marvelous Tuscany.
It's once again about an intriguing village, which this time is located in the province of Livorno. Like many other villages I've told you about in Tuscany, it has medieval origins and is nestled in the Val di Cornia. Its name is Sassetta.
But where is Sassetta located? To explain where this village is situated and give you an idea of the distances from the major Tuscan cities, it's essentially 90 kilometers from Florence and approximately 50 kilometers from Livorno. Unfortunately, what struck me about this place is that once it housed a beautiful castle that was part of the great Republic of Pisa, a very famous maritime republic, but it was later demolished when this place was conquered by the Florentines around 1500.
I couldn't find anything on the internet regarding the origin of this village's name, but I can deduce that its name derives from the word "sassi," precisely because in these areas, there are many quarries of red marble, a truly precious marble.
That day was sunny and quite hot, but as usual, I decided to take a stroll through the cobblestone streets of the town. I must say, I was struck by the scent of the flowers that adorned these streets and the sound of birds chirping among the trees. It's always quite special to wander through these streets in the heart of this town, where stone houses overlook various squares.
What truly struck me as I walked through these streets was the presence of many artistic representations, quite unique, probably made by local sculptors. There weren't many people around, and most of the houses were nearly all closed, probably used more for spending a few vacation days in the summer.
I was very impressed because the only fountain in this town gushed thermal water at about 40 degrees Celsius. This is because this area is volcanic, so these thermal springs are quite common.
My walk through the streets of this town didn't last long, mainly because I covered all the streets in about half an hour. But I must say that here too, I was very impressed by the beauty and orderliness of the place, adorned with many plants along the streets. But above all, as is the case in these villages, I always find artistic touches that make the walk more enjoyable and beautiful.
I didn't take too many photos here because I was in a bit of a hurry, but I hope you enjoyed the ones I shared here. As usual, I hope that someday you can visit this place in person because it's only there that you can understand the sometimes indescribable sensations I felt.
Thank you for reading, and I send you a big hug. See you next time!