Magliano in Toscana

A journey through time: from Etruscan origins to Sienese rule

Magliano has very deep roots: first an Etruscan settlement, then a Roman municipality known as Heba, the village has left important archaeological evidence including the famous Necropolis of Heba and the famous Disk of Magliano, an Etruscan-language engraved artifact now preserved at the Archaeological Museum in Florence.
In the 9th century, the village came under the rule of the Aldobrandeschi counts, who began the construction of the primitive city walls, later enlarged and restored by the Sienese in the 15th century, when Magliano became part of the Republic of Siena. The defensive structure, imposing and almost intact, is still one of the most recognizable elements of the village.
In the 16th century, with the fall of Siena, Magliano came under the control of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany, led by the Medici, following its fortunes until the Unification of Italy.

The walled village and its monuments

To walk through the alleys of Magliano in Toscana is to take a leap into the past. The historic center, crossed by Corso Garibaldi, opens between two ancient gates: Porta di San Martino to the north and Porta di San Giovanni to the south. From the former there is a magnificent view of the Maremma countryside, especially in October, during the manual olive harvest. Among the main historic buildings: The Church of St. John the Baptist, facing Piazza della Repubblica, is notable for its facade restored in the Sienese style in 1471 and its interior decorated with candid stucco statues and a Renaissance baptismal font dating from 1493; The simple and collected Church of St. Martin dates from the 11th century and has an elegant travertine exterior, with a 17th-century painting of St. William of Aquitaine and St. Catherine inside.

The Palazzo di Checco il Bello, an ancient possession of Orvieto's Monaldeschi family, is remembered today for its best-known 20th-century inhabitant, Francesco Salvi; The Archaeological Documentation Center, which displays artifacts found in the surrounding area: Roman coins, Etruscan ceramics and sacred bronzes (open June 15 to September 15, free admission).

Hamlets and monuments in the surroundings

Also in the municipality are the medieval villages of Pereta and Montiano, where you can visit the impressive Montiano Vecchio Castle. Among the most important religious buildings is the Monastery of San Bruzio, an ancient Benedictine complex now in ruins, but extremely fascinating in its unfinished solemnity.

Nature, wine and traditions

Magliano in Toscana is nestled in the unspoiled landscape of the Maremma Natural Park, part of whose territory it is home to. This deep connection to the land is also reflected in the local cuisine, which is dominated by the rustic flavors of the Maremma tradition: acquacotta, panzanella, Cinta Senese cured meats and the Schiacciata Pizzicata di Montiano.

The village is also the land of Morellino di Scansano, a DOCG wine celebrated every year in late August with Vinellando, the event that enlivens the streets of the center with tastings, performances and live music.

A village to experience

Magliano in Toscana is more than just a medieval town: it is a place to savor slowly, where every stone tells a story, every view opens onto centuries of civilization, and every glass of wine holds the sunshine of the Maremma. An authentic experience, perfect for those seeking beauty in detail and pleasure in simplicity.