ヴェッキアーノの洞窟・トップ6

It's a very beautiful castle but there are no shops so I recommend it as a short stop for a little climb

The complex is definitely worth a look. Not only because of the leaning tower, but also because of the cathedral, for example, is beautiful.

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.

Fibbialla is a medieval village that dates back to at least the 10th century. The village was controlled by the Canons of San Martino until the end of the 18th century. The original church of San Pietro was built in the 13th century. The village also had an ancient castle whose evidence dates back to the 12th century: only part of the ancient tower remains of the original structure, on private land.

You usually get here along the embankment by bicycle or on foot. The bank that runs along the Arno allows you to discover the small villages located in this area embraced by the Arno river. Often, a small church and a small cemetery distinguish each urban agglomeration in this area.

Nice looping road up to the castle. You can enter the castle for €3. Information is in Italian and English

If you want to go up to the castle you can go a little further on the main road before turning right and then looping your way up the hill to the castle gate entrance. You can also go inside when it's open (costs €3). Information signs and leaflets have both an Italian and English option. Really interesting history and well worth a visit

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 polygon formwork and three towers with small squared limestone ashlars, the same one adopted for the construction in the medieval walls of Pisa. In the 15th century it was further fortified to withstand the impact of firearms, thanks to the work of the architect Giuliano da Sangallo. Even today the difference between the original part and the next one can be seen.When the town lost its importance as a strategic military bulwark, the fortress was unfortunately left to itself. On the entrance door you can still see the coats of arms of the Pisan and Florentine podestà, while the old towers remain that of Centino and that of Niccolai.