The Verruca fortress rises in the municipality of Calci, in the province of Pisa, on the top of Monte Verruca. It can be reached by following the Firenze-Pisa highway, exiting at Cascina, then continuing towards Vicopisano. From the village, take the 'strada della Verruca' which starts from the village cemetery. Although largely unpaved, it can be traveled by car up to the foot of the rock where the Rocca stands. From here you can walk up to the top in about 20 minutes.
Source: castellitoscani.com/verruca

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On the top of Monte Verruca, at 537 meters above sea level, an ancient and decaying fortress dominates the Pisan plain and the Arno valley. According to legend, there is a connection – underground and secret – between the fortress and the center of the city of Pisa.

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1. Climb to Monte Verruca from Navacchio — Ring tour

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2. Torre Upezzinghi – Verruca Fortress loop from Caprona

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3. Verruca Fortress – Dolorosa Rock loop from Calci

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Location: Calci, Pisa, Tuscany, Italy

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