The Top 6 Castles around Vecchiano
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 6
beautiful castles to choose from around Vecchiano. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Vecchiano. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 15, 2025
Fortification built by the Lucchesi to defend themselves from the Pisans who in turn had built the fortress of Ripafratta which is located on the opposite bank of the Serchio river.
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The Rocca di San Paolino was a medieval historical-architectural complex of strategic military importance as a Pisan outpost in the struggles against Lucca. It is a fortification with an irregular …
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The Castle of Castel Passerino is a fortification located on Monte Romagna that dates back to the medieval period, very strategic because it dominated both the Lucca and Pisa sides. …
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The tower is part of the city wall and probably derives its name from the Lombard = catana (small ditch). There was a moat here that once additionally secured the Plazza del Duomo from intruders.
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The Citadel of Pisa, once known as tertian or tertianaia, is an ancient fortress erected at the end of the walls of Pisa.
Source: it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cittadella_(Pisa)
Source: it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cittadella_(Pisa)
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