Immersed in the lush Mediterranean vegetation, Tuscany is an open-air museum where you can enjoy naturalistic and archaeological itineraries in parks, museums and protected natural areas.

The Tuscan historical heritage of the Etruscan Coast is evident in the Val di Cornia Parks. The numerous sites that can be visited are enriched by educational workshops and animations, customized to satisfy the specific needs of individual schools.

The great variety of sites on the Etruscan Coast makes this land particularly suitable for the realization of Tuscany school trips. A visit to the Etruscan Coast is in fact able to meet different educational objectives. These include:

 

• an understanding of work processes that affect raw materials and their use by man in ancient and modern times
• understanding of the tools and methodologies functional to scientific research related to disciplines such as geology and archeology
• raising awareness of the protection of the Italian historical and archaeological heritage.

Museums “the Rocca of Campiglia”

The Rocca of Campiglia stands on the highest hill of Campiglia. Enclosed by the surrounding ramparts, it is a historical link between the town of Campiglia and the San Silvestro Park. The museums, located inside the Rocca, have archaeological relics recovered from the excavations, including weapons and objects of daily life such as vases and games.

The Val di Cornia sites have parking areas and ample parking spaces for buses and private vehicles, as well as catering facilities such as restaurants and bars. A visit along the Etruscan Coast allows students to enter parks and museums at discounted prices.

The Villaggio Orizzonte is located in the heart of the Gulf of Follonica on the Etruscan Coast. The structure is ideal for best welcoming children during Tuscany school trips, offering them easy access to the main points of interest on the coast, places where they will have the opportunity to get to know the history of the rich Tuscan territory.