Sorano

Sorano is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Grosseto, in the region of Tuscany, central Italy. It is situated in southern Tuscany in the Maremma area, perched on a cliff of tuff that overlooks the valleys below. The town preserves a compact medieval center with narrow lanes and stone houses, and its skyline is dominated by the Rocca degli Orsini, a fortress that rises above the town.

The surrounding area is renowned for its Etruscan heritage. The landscape features the Vie Cave, a network of ancient roadways carved into soft tuff, and used for ritual and funerary purposes. The nearby archaeological site of Vitozza contains one of the best-preserved concentrations of Etruscan cave tombs in Italy. In addition, the area includes the ancient necropolises around Sovana, accessible from Sorano.

Today Sorano's economy is supported by tourism, particularly for visitors interested in Etruscan archaeology and medieval architecture, as well as agriculture and local crafts. The municipality lies in a rural part of Tuscany and forms part of the broader cultural landscape that includes Pitigliano and Sovana.