via della Rocca – Scarlino
The Documentary Centre exhibits archaeological materials that illustrate various ages in the area of Rocca di Scarlino from the Bronze Age to the seventeenth century. The exhibition includes a didactic documentation of the main monuments and archaeological sites across the territory. Among the important finds of the castle of Rocca di Scarlino is the so-called “Treasure of Scarlino”, a hundred gold coins dating from the fourteenth century, found buried in a wall of the rectory of the castle inside a jar. Educational workshops and guided tours are organized.
educational workshops and excursions, subject to booking (0566/844381)
1 July – 15 September: Tuesday – Sunday 10-13, 17-20, with guided tour of the Rocca Pisana archaeological site – tours depart from the Info Point at Rocca Pisana; 15 – 31 October; 1 – 4 November; 26 December – 6 January; first of April – first of July: Saturday, Sunday and holidays 10-13, 16-19, with guided tour of the Rocca Pisana archaeological site – tours depart from the Info Point at Rocca Pisana; at other times and dates, opening on request for groups at agreed times, call 0566/844381