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A castle that's perhaps a little less well-known, but no less important. It's worth a visit inside; it's a magical place if combined with a good guided tour. We found ourselves at the door, and by chance, a lady who loved her job guided us with stories and anecdotes, transporting us back to a time long gone. Thank you 👏👏

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.

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

The Roccaforte di Staggia Senese, also known as Castello di Staggia, is an impressive medieval fortress located in the municipality of Poggibonsi, in the province of Siena. The fortress dates back to the 10th century and has a rich history of conflict between the cities of Florence and Siena. The castle was expanded and fortified in the 14th century by the Franzesi family, and later by the Florentines, with the help of the famous architect Filippo Brunelleschi. The walls of the fortress are still largely intact and offer a fascinating insight into medieval military architecture. Today, the Rocca di Staggia is a popular tourist destination, where visitors can enjoy guided tours and events in a historical setting.

The Colonna Leopoldina Di Monteriggioni, also known as the Leopoldina Column, is a historical monument in Tuscany. It is named after Leopold II of Lorraine, and its design is attributed to the engineer Manetti. As of 2014, 18 of these columns remained. One of these columns, the Colonna del Grillo, which had fallen in June 2015, was restored in 2021.

It is a small, cozy village surrounded by a castle wall on top of the mountain. There are restaurants and souvenir shops on the market square. You can only walk a small part of the castle wall (less than 100 meters) and it costs €5 per person. The entrance fee includes the weapons museum. More information here: https://www.siena-agriturismo.it/monteriggioni.htm

one of the most beautiful villages in the world

Beautiful fortified and never conquered village, used several times by the Pisans as a bulwark and refuge during the battles with the Florentines