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Castelvecchio in Val d'Elsa is an archaeological site with the ruins of a medieval castle, located near San Gimignano, in Tuscany. It is part of the Castelvecchio Nature Reserve, known for its diverse flora and fauna, including rare bird species such as the peregrine falcon.

The majestic and powerful fortress was built on the highest point of the city. Today it is used as a state prison.

Perched on a rocky spur in the Cecina valley, the Rocca di Berignone, also known as the Bishops' Castle or Torraccia, is a place that smells of history and legend. Already mentioned in 896, it was a bastion of the episcopal power of Volterra, a refuge and symbol of resistance in the struggles against the Municipality. Besieged, rebellious, conquered by the Sienese in 1399, it then began its slow decline. Today, its imposing ruins emerge among the woods of Berignone, silent witnesses of a tumultuous past, framed by a landscape that still retains a wild and fascinating aura.

Panoramic viewpoint with stone tower can only be reached on foot from the ruins.

The small, medieval hamlet of Querceto, dating back to 1082, is located on Monte Aneo at an altitude of 260 m above the Cecina River. Querceto means "oak forest" and can only be reached via a narrow, winding path. The ascent and descent are challenging and are a great destination for racing cyclists who love altitude.

Worth a visit at any time of year.

Querceto, a delightful hamlet in the municipality of Montecatini Val di Cecina (province of Pisa), boasts an ancient castle in the center of the village. Built in the 16th century, the current building has been owned by the François family, originally from Haute-Savoie, for over 120 years. The castle can still be visited today: wine tourism tours are often organized.

A fantastic place to unwind…