Populonia was one of the most important and large Etruscan and Roman cities but over the years it has experienced a huge expansion
; now it is a village complete with services, schools and refreshment centers, also characterized by a residential-style architecture with small buildings and terraced houses.
Despite the evolution of the town, in Populonio it is still possible to identify the remains of the ancient city in the Etruscan-style walls and in some old buildings from the Roman era.
The city necropolises of the various historical phases can be visited in the archaeological park of Baratti and Populonia, while it is also possible to visit the private Gasparri collection which consists of a series of underwater finds.
Another attraction in the Populonia area is the ancient estate of “Poggio all’Agnello”, a farm that belonged to the Desideri counts in the 18th century and has now become a hotel.
