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Great views and resting areas all around the castle.

I recommend a stop with a visit to understand the battle of Campaldino

Quota di Poppi is a small but delightful medieval village located on the slopes of the Pratomagno pre-Apennine massif at approximately 437 meters above sea level. This village is the last bastion that you come across when climbing the panoramic road of Pratomagno from the town of Poppi, of which it is a hamlet. The village is truly a gem: in summer the alleys are decorated with many varieties of flowers and plants in a mix of colors that bring joy... Quota, originally called Coita, was built as a castle by the Guidi Counts in the 13th century and remained under their dominion for about two hundred years, governing much of the Casentino territory. The strategic position of Quota was ideal for the control of the two important cities of Castel Focognano and Bibbiena, which in that period were under the influence of Arezzo. The Quota Castle represented an important military garrison in the Casentino and was a fundamental control point on the communication routes between Florence and Arezzo. Its location on the top of a hill allowed a complete view of the surrounding area, making it a fortress that was difficult to attack. (Source: https://borghi.toscana.it/cosa-vedere/quota-di-poppi/ )

The arrival at the Castle of the Guidi Counts is immediately announced by a bronze statue depicting Dante Alighieri, which overlooks the Casentino valley and the Campaldino plain, where in 1289 Dante himself, among the ranks of the Florentine Guelphs, fought against the Arezzo Ghibellines. (Source: https://www.centrostoricopoppi.it/attrazioni-turistiche/#castello-e-piazza-delle-armi)

Poppi Castle is the main monument of the Casentino. Unlike all the other castles and medieval architecture in the area, it has not been ruined by time and men, having always been used as the residence of the local political or administrative power, in fact the Municipality of Poppi is still located there today. Since its origins, the history of the castle has been closely linked to that of the largest feudal family in Casentino who placed Poppi at the center of its large properties and inhabited this manor for almost four hundred years: the Guidi counts. Although the first written news of the existence of the castle dates back to 1191, its architecture and the fact that the Guidi family were already owners of vast possessions in Tuscany and Romagna at the time lead us to assume that its foundation was two or three years earlier. centuries, dating back to the period between the Lombard and Frankish invasions in these territories. ... (Source: https://castellitoscani.com/poppi/ )

Panoramic point overlooking the Casentino

archaeological site with the ruins of a medieval Guidi castle. The area is open and visitable, but is currently not in good condition. However, there is an area with a table, which is quite shady in the hot seasons. The castle stood on the top of the hill just under 1000m above sea level. The hill dominates the Valdarno, down in the plain you can recognize Figline, Incisa, Piandiscò... But the panorama is surprising and extends across the whole of Tuscany. The peaks of the Apuan Alps, Monte Serra, the Pistoia Apennines, then Monte Amiata and Monte Cetona are easily recognisable. The path to get to Poggio della Regina is well maintained and has a rather compact surface. The network of paths is very dense, you can choose various rings and itineraries.

Entering the Valenzano fortress is like taking a step back in time. This Lombard-era castle is now a period residence, in which it is possible to stay. All around the central complex there is a park with centuries-old trees. A beautiful and relaxing place.