Capalbio Scalo

Capalbio Scalo is a village in Tuscany, central Italy, administratively a frazione of the comune of Capalbio, province of Grosseto. At the time of the 2001 census its population was 461.[1]

Capalbio Scalo
Capalbio Scalo
Location of Capalbio Scalo in Italy
Coordinates: 42°24′32″N 11°22′18″E
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
ProvinceGrosseto (GR)
ComuneCapalbio
Elevation
8 m (26 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total551
Demonym(s)Capalbiesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
58011
Dialing code(+39) 0564

Geography

Capalbio Scalo is about 50 km from Grosseto and 9 km from Capalbio. It is in the plain of southern Maremma between the hills of Capalbio and the Tyrrhenian Sea. Capalbio Scalo lies on the shore of Lago di Burano, an important natural reserve.

Main sights

  • Church of Santa Maria Goretti (20th century) is the main parish church of the village. It was built in 1986 and consecrated by bishop Eugenio Binini.
  • Tower of Buranaccio (16th century), built by the State of Presidi, is on the shore of the Burano Lake.
  • Tower of Macchiatonda (17th century), coastal defense tower built by the State of Presidi, was restructured during the 19th century. It was used as a location in the 1969 movie The Seed of Man by director Marco Ferreri.

Transport

Capalbio Scalo is located along the Via Aurelia highway which links Grosseto to Rome. It is served by the Tirrenica railway line thanks to its own station.

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References

Bibliography

  • Fabiola Favilli, Capalbio. Alla scoperta del borgo e del territorio, Arcidosso, C&P Adver Effigi, 2011.

See also



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