Holiday apartment in Capalbio – discover history, art and coast
Choosing a holiday apartment in Capalbio is an opportunity to plan a trip that combines historic buildings, art and coastal landscapes. The Camminamento di Ronda runs along the entire circuit of Capalbio’s city walls and offers views of the surrounding landscape and the sea. This allows you to combine walks through the town’s history with expansive views and individual breaks by the sea.
Holiday apartment in Capalbio between city walls and history
The Castello di Capalbio dates back to the 12th century and was mentioned in 1161 in a privilege issued by Pope Alexander III. The historic fortifications also include the Porta Senese, the main entrance to Capalbio’s historic defensive circuit. A plaque dated 1418 and a Medici coat of arms dated 1601 also make the gate a place where several eras can be read in a single concrete structure. The Torre Aldobrandesca is part of the Rocca Aldobrandesca complex.
Other highlights include sacred art and medieval architecture. The Oratorio della Provvidenza houses frescoes from the early 16th century attributed to Pinturicchio or a close successor. The present-day Oratorio della Provvidenza was built around an earlier Marian chapel at the end of the 18th century. The Pieve di San Nicola was built between 1100 and 1200 and houses frescoes from the Sienese and Umbrian-Lazio schools. This gives you a rich selection of subjects if you want culture to consist not only of a single building, but of different periods of construction and artistic traditions.
Art and coast for varied holiday days
Mirror mosaics, high-quality glass and ceramic tiles define the surfaces of the sculptures. The stated dimensions are deliberately approximate, but they help convey the distinctive impact of the site. When you choose a holiday apartment in Capalbio, you can combine such art destinations with the town’s historic impressions and a stay on the coast to create a personal focus for your holiday.
The coast of Capalbio stretches for around 12 kilometres. A coastal dune covered with Mediterranean maquis borders and stabilises the beach along the coast of Capalbio. You can shape your days more around culture, the sea or a changing combination of both.
Lago di Burano natural area
The Riserva Naturale del Lago di Burano nature reserve covers approximately 410 hectares and contains a 140-hectare brackish-water lake. More than 300 bird species are represented there.
A cultural event can also shape the trip: Capalbio Cinema is an annual short-film festival held in the first half of July. If you take this period into account when booking your holiday apartment in Capalbio, you can plan your trip around a recurring film event as well as the ever-present themes of city walls, art, coast and nature.
For further orientation, you can also consider Chiarone Scalo and Pescia Fiorentina.
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