Grosseto is a beautiful city that covers twelve centuries of history.

Between the 12th and 15th century, Siena, Florence and the Spanish dominated Grosseto, but it was under the Medici family that the city was transformed into a fortress. In 1574, defensive walls began to be built and they are still well maintained today, while the area was drained and road networks started to take shape. Later, Grosseto flourished under the Lorraine rule.

Piazza Dante is the main square in Grosseto and hosts the Canapone monument, a sculpture dedicated to the Grand Duke Leopold II of Lorraine located in the centre of the square.