Pomarance
A medieval village in the Val di Cecina, in the heart of a lunar landscape
Known as Ripomarancia since the 1400s and later Ripomarance and finally, Pomarance, this village at the centre of the Val di Cecina was long fought over by bishops and the municipality of Volterra. In recent decades, Pomarance has experienced a transformation that has seen the medieval village become a modern town.
Pomarance is right in the heart of the Valle del Diavolo, strongly characterised by geysers found all over the area. The scenery is almost lunar, and its extraordinary beauty enchanted even the great poet Dante whose Inferno, it’s said, was inspired by the landscapes here.
Today, the valley is crossed by silver pipes and the cooling towers of various power plants.
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