We were driving through the gorgeous countryside in the Maremma area of Tuscany, surrounded by new spring growth…
When we came upon the ruins of a tiny church between olive trees. We drove on a little further and found the road that led to the crumbling building.
We discovered it is the remains of the Monastero di San Bruzio, The Church of John the Baptist.
There is a surprise at every turn when driving through stunning Tuscany. This is an area that needs further investigation.
lovely counryside thanks symon in ireland
maybe il come for 3 days o visit only when you are both there POSSIBLE `?
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By: Sy B on May 30, 2017
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We are leaving for Australia next week. I will be back in September, we will other be here in spring next year.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 30, 2017
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I visited these places many times.I want to suggest everyone.This is awesome place to visit.
John Pellow Brisbane
By: John Pellow Brisbane, Australia on May 30, 2017
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It is a fabulous area, we will return.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 30, 2017
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What a lovely surprise to find the church….and in such beautiful countryside.
By: Kerry & Jim on May 30, 2017
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I spotted it as we were driving past, so we turned around to investigate.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 30, 2017
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As it is many times the case whenever you travel in Italy, you found by chance a hidden gem in Maremma: San Bruzio. Here is the story http://www.argentariogolfresortspa.it/san-bruzio-ruins-maremma/
Thank you for sharing it.
By: Mulino Dominillo on May 30, 2017
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I love finding these little treasures.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 30, 2017
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Nothing humdrum about life in Tuscany or anywhere in Italy it’s just remaining open to all the possibilities. Spent quite a bit of time in the Maremma and never came across that church.
By: Anonymous on May 30, 2017
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Not sure why my comment came up as anonymous Roz
By: Anonymous on May 30, 2017
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Blink, and you would miss it.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 30, 2017
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Love your posts. Love Tuscany. Have family and born in Castelnuovo di Garfagnana my first home until 6 months old. š®š¹šØš¦
By: Anonymous on May 30, 2017
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Our Casa Debbio is in Vergemoli. I know Castelnuovo well.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 30, 2017
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How far from Castelnuovo?
My uncle and aunt has hotel and restaurant there.
Would love to see your place someday.
By: Edi Inglis on May 30, 2017
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So beautiful. Debra. š
By: anotherday2paradise on May 30, 2017
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The whole area is gorgeous.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 30, 2017
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Ah, I do agree….I have had many happy days in Tuscany over the years….
By: Sue on May 30, 2017
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We are lucky we can spend so much time here.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 30, 2017
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Indeed!
By: Sue on May 30, 2017
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I wonder why the Monks left it. Even as a ruin, in such a setting, it’s quite lovely and the land around it looks as if it would be good farm land.
By: Jan on May 31, 2017
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Who knows? It is completely surrounded by farmland now. It would have been a pleasant place to live.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 31, 2017
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Lovely shots. So many places in Italy i don’t know about … Louise
By: The Year I Touched My Toes on May 31, 2017
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How right you are about driving through Italy yielding many surprises!
By: lulu on May 31, 2017
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What stunning ruins! Thanks for sharing š
By: Lorraine @Not Quite Nigella on June 2, 2017
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