Il Bell'Arco

Southern Tuscany


Tucked behind the duomo, this spacious two-bedroom apartment makes a perfect base for visitors wanting to immerse themselves in local life. Its panoramic terrace atop one of Massa's historic walls is a huge draw, as are the fully equipped kitchen and comfortable lounge. American-born owner Janie Holstein can supply plenty of information to assist in exploring the region. Three-night minimum stay.


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Nearby Southern Tuscany attractions

1. Cattedrale di San Cerbone

0.03 MILES

Presiding over photogenic Piazza Garibaldi (aka Piazza Duomo), Massa Marittima's asymmetrically positioned 13th-century duomo (cathedral) is dedicated to…

2. Museo Archeologico

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Housed in the 13th-century Palazzo del Podestà, the historic residence of the town's chief magistrate, this archaeological museum has a small collection…

3. Fonte dell'Abbondanza

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A rather risqué surprise lurks in the street-level loggia (balcony) of a 13th-century former wheat store close to Piazza Garibaldi. The loggia shelters…

4. Torre del Candeliere

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Climb to the top of this 13th-century, 30m-high tower on the border between the Città Vecchia and Città Nuova for views over the old town. It's the only…

5. Arco Senese

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Massa Marittima's immense, medieval Arco Senese soars overhead as you pass between the Città Vecchia and Città Nuova.

6. Museo di Arte Sacra

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A splendid Maestà (c 1335–37) by Ambrogio Lorenzetti, as well as sculptures by Giovanni Pisano that originally adorned the facade of the duomo, are the…

7. Parco delle Biancane

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At this geothermal park 21km north of Massa Marittima, steam has been transformed into power by vapour turbines since 1916, supplying power to one million…

8. Rocca Aldobrandesca

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Suvereto's crowning glory is this part-15th-century rocca (castle), abandoned in the 1600s and slowly being restored. The climb to it up winding village…