Stazione Di Campiglia Marittima: Culture and Mining History

Stazione Di Campiglia Marittima in Tuscany is classified as a PLUS station. To put your stay in context, it is also worth exploring Campiglia Marittima’s cultural and mining history: it ranges from a medieval mining settlement to sacred art and theatrical history.

Medieval History and Metallurgy

The historic center of Campiglia Marittima has been documented since the 11th century and forms a monumental complex as a whole. Rocca San Silvestro represents the medieval mining history: the settlement was founded in the 12th century to exploit mineral resources and was abandoned around the middle of the 14th century. Its historic urban layout has been preserved; it is also significant to the history of European metallurgy.

Within the Rocca complex, the Museo della Rocca di Campiglia houses a museum of archaeological finds as well as a museum dedicated to the history of the medieval town of Campiglia. Archaeological finds and the town’s history are thus presented alongside the preserved structure of the former settlement. The historical focus here therefore ranges from material finds to the development of a medieval mining town.

Sacred Art and Theater

The Pieve di San Giovanni was built around 1173 on a hill overlooking Campiglia. Following its restoration, it reopened to the public on June 24, 2011. Check the latest access information when planning your visit. The Museo d'arte sacra displays liturgical objects and objects used for devotional purposes that form part of the historical and artistic heritage of the Church of San Lorenzo. Access to this museum requires a request to the Parish of San Lorenzo.

The Teatro dei Concordi represents a different era: it was inaugurated on December 26, 1867. After closing at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, it reopened and is now a cultural center. The town’s history thus encompasses not only medieval buildings and collections, but also a theater with a history of its own extending to the present day.

Experience Mining and Explore the Landscape

The Parco Archeominerario di San Silvestro is located in Campiglia Marittima and covers 450 hectares. At the Miniera del Temperino, visitors can enter the 360-meter-long gallery wearing a hard hat. They travel through the Galleria Lanzi-Temperino aboard a mine train. The two experiences therefore differ in form: one focuses on entering a gallery wearing a hard hat, while the other involves traveling through the Galleria by mine train.

A town park with lakes offers a different perspective on the landscape. The warm “Fossa Calda” stream flows through it, forming two ponds between the gardens. These provide a habitat for migratory birds as well as resident swans and ducks. The natural theme complements the archaeological and industrial history with a focus of its own.

In October 2025, the town reported that the restored memorial statue of Lampo, the traveling dog, had returned to Stazione di Campiglia Marittima railway station. Historic sites, collections, and mining experiences offer further ways to explore Campiglia Marittima.

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For the main travel overview: Campiglia Marittima.