San Vincenzo

St. Vincent was inhabited since ancient ages, the first traces of human presence dating back to the Upper Paleolithic period, and the site continued to be inhabited until the entry into historical times.

This is probably due to its fortunate position, where the metalliferous hills come nearly to the sea forming a narrow passage that connects the plains of the river Cecina with that of the river Cornia. The first known name is that of the Tower of San Vincenzo, derived from the coastal tower was once part of a private residence, but recently acquired by the City.

This tower is part of a series of forts and lookout lookouts scattered along the coast, built to defend the beach and the towns of the interior from the occasional pirate attacks.

The Etruscans certainly did not escape the strategic importance of St. Vincent, with two side valleys that affect the landing hill creating easy with the ability to go back to the inside. Moreover, the place was heavily populated due to its proximity to Populonia Lucumonia powerful at the time, and for the presence of minerals and extensive forests, and foundries, who made it definitely an industrial area of ​​extreme importance for the whole area.

Between the ninth and fifth centuries BC was exerted intense mining activity to which was tied a steel industry and an export trade which constituted a major source of wealth.

The Romans conquered the area, they made the move from San Vincenzo Via Aurelia and in all likelihood you built a village and harbor.

As a result of the barbarian invasions, the Lombards built on the hill overlooking the sea, the Castle of Biserno (in the current quarries of San Carlo) that, with the advent of the Germanic emperors, passed into the possession of the Gherardesca.

In 1304 the Republic of Pisa destroyed the castle and built the coastal tower, construction, initiated the formation of the first settlement made up of huts of fishermen and farmers, giving rise to the new community of San Vincenzo, realizzandovi also a customs and a wharf load.

With the fall of Pisa in 1406, the community passed under the dominion of Florence and became part of the territory of Campiglia.

The August 17, 1505 at the Tower of St Vincent the Florentine militia defeated Bartolomeo D’Alviano, commander of an army of fortune, who came running to the aid of the rebels Pisa. After this event, the community of San Vincenzo follow the fortunes of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany until the unification of Italy.

St. Vincent became an independent municipality in 1949, it separated from that of Campiglia Marittima, by Decree of the President of the Republic n. 414 of 3 June 1949.

Wide beaches of white sand and very fine stretch of a cobalt sea.

The pine forest, stretching out to the sea, is dense and shady, full of trails for walking, hiking, horseback riding.

San Vincenzo combines natural beauty with the comforts of a welcoming and hospitable, making it an international tourist destination, where you can live all year round, relaxing holidays.

Inhabited since ancient times, then Etruscan and Roman settlement, now St. Vincent is a modern and efficient, plenty of accommodation and sporting facilities and a well-equipped marina.

It has an international reputation for its restaurants that offer dishes based on local products and wines of the area.

The Rimigliano, a rich natural environment and protected the nearby medieval villages, the Etruscan ruins of Baratti and Campiglia and the spa Venturina, make it the ideal center of gravity for interesting tours and excursions in the Etruscan Coast.

It ‘a crystal clear sea that bathes San Vincenzo, edged by a thick pine wood, lush Mediterranean vegetation.

The beautiful beach of fine, golden sand, stretches for many kilometers and is home to stalibilmenti beaches alternating with long stretches of beach and the Blue Points, where you can rent chairs and umbrellas.

Dot the shoreline of the ancient Tower of St. Vincent, built in 1300, which gave its name to the place, along with other fortifications and lookout lookouts, once used to defend the coast from pirate attacks.

The air is clear and a light breeze favors the practice of water sports.

Ancient and important port for trade in goods, today the marina, spacious and equipped, is able to accommodate hundreds of boats

 

THE NATURAL PARK OF RIMIGLIANO – San Vincenzo (Livorno)

 

Unspoilt nature and protected characterizes the Rimigliano Natural Park, an oasis of flora and fauna, located directly on the sea, inviting walks in the countryside.

Founded in 1973, with an area of ​​about 120 hectares, the Park is one of the most charming places of the coast.

On the sand, that stretches between St. Vincent and the Gulf of Baratti, flowers lily of the sea and the sand dunes are covered with juniper, myrtle and mastic:

Holm oak and cork trees and pine trees lapping on the beach of fine golden sand.

The beach is free and is home to Blue Points, equipped with various amenities.

Live in the Park, among others, the wild rabbits, weasels and foxes, among birds, pheasants and tits.

June 28, 2021