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Massa Marittima and the falcon crossbow - Ep. 133

May 19, 2023 · 19m 58s
Massa Marittima and the falcon crossbow - Ep. 133
Chapters

01 · A hidden masterpiece

39s

02 · A charming little square

2m 54s

03 · Buying their independence

5m 40s

04 · The ancient crossbow festival

10m 24s

05 · What to do in Massa Marittima

16m 15s

06 · Outro

18m 55s

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In this episode we will go back to one of our original missions: shed some light into the least known corners of this land and tell you what makes them...

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In this episode we will go back to one of our original missions: shed some light into the least known corners of this land and tell you what makes them so special. In Tuscany it's still possible to just bump into amazing stuff, as it happened to me many years ago while I was roaming the back roads of my region on my motorcycle. The place is, frankly, baffling: what does a great cathedral, a lovely piazza and many ancient palaces do in a town literally in the middle of nowhere? As it happens quite frequently, this little-known town hides some incredible stories and a rich past. If you come here on the 4th Sunday of May, you will also have the chance to witness one of the most famous crossbows competition in the land. That's why this week What's Up Tuscany will bring you to the hidden masterpiece that is Massa Marittima to tell you everything there is to know about this remarkable gem of a town.

If you listen to the full episode you will learn how mining made this town rich enough to buy out its freedom and tough enough to defend itself for more than a century. I'll tell you about the lovely square and its quirky secrets, before delving deep into the history of the crossbow festival, how it was resurrected 60 years ago and how it still celebrates to this day the grit and determination of this fierce little town. in the last chapter, you will also know about a peculiar wine trail that will let you know some very special products, a mysterious lake that, according to local legend, would hide an entire town and a theme park dedicated to the history of metalmaking and the mining industry. While it may not be as popular as Chianti, this part of Tuscany will find many ways to surprise you. If you give it a chance, it will definitely steal your heart.
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LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.societaterzierimassetani.it/balestro-del-girifalco/
https://www.societaterzierimassetani.it/126-balestro-del-girifalco-28-maggio-2023/
https://www.visittuscany.com/it/idee/massa-marittima-5-motivi-per-visitare-la-citta/
https://www.massamarittima-toscana.net/storia_1.html
https://www.toscanaovunquebella.it/it/massa-marittima

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Profound Beats - Lo-fi
Pipe Choir - The Opening Closing
Pipe Choir - Coffee and Time
WUFO - Hyde Park
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/profoundbeats/profound-beats-lo-fi-free-download
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-the-opening-closinginstrumentalcreative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-coffee-and-time-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/wufo-hyde-park
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/
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