SUVERETO (LIVORNO)  

The town is a splendida medieval village whose origins date back to before the year 1000. Situated on the slopes of the hilis overlooking the Costa degli Etruschi, it is a true jewel, rich in history and art, set in the green valley of the River Cornia. The town displays an enchanting architectural harmony and its ancient walls enclose paved streets lined with stone houses, historical buildings, impressive churches, and shadowy cloisters.

Thick cork, chestnut and oak woods, and Mediterranean scrub grow down to the sea. The Wine Route winds its way through countryside rich with grapevines and centuries-old olive trees. The region is swarming with agricultural enterprises, oil mills, wineries, and farm-holiday resorts where you can tra local products and traditional dishes.

THE OLD TOWN

A pentagonal wall punctuated by eight towers encloses Suvereto's splendid historic center. The Rocca, the castle garrison in ancient times, stands on the hill dominating the town. 

The Palazzo Comunale, City Hall, dating back to 1200, is one of the most beautiful examples of civic architecture in Italy, and is a symbol of the town's autonomy. 
Concerts and historical commemora­tions are held in the impressive medieval setting of St. Francis' Cloister (chiostro di S. Francesco) every year. 

St. Justus' Church (Chiesa di S. Giusto), constructed around the year 1000 in Romanesque style with Byzantine decorations, stands between the walls, the parish church, and the gate to the town.

Important sacred sculptures, paintings, and paraments are on display in the adjoining Museum of Sacred Art. The Church of Our Lady Above the Door (Chiesa della Madonna di Sopra la Porta), in the town center, and Holy Cross Church (Chiesa del Santissimo Crocifisso) are also of particular interest and worth.