Impregnable and mighty, they dominate boundless valleys: these are the fortresses that still rise with all their splendor in the territory of Amiata. Arcidosso, Piancastagnaio, and even Selvena in the municipality of Castell’Azzara still preserve extraordinary examples of medieval fortresses. Unique, for instance, is the Aldobrandeschi Castle of Arcidosso, which is the oldest extramural state government building in Italy and one of the oldest in Europe. Today, the rooms of these fortresses house museums and classrooms, or, as in the case of Rocca Silvana, are places to visit to learn about the past history of this mountain.
View of Rocca Silvana nestled in the surrounding landscape In Selvena, an ancient greenery-shrouded fortification The ancient volcano offers tourists a naturalistic, landscape, and architectural heritage that is absolutely unique.…
DetailsThe Aldobrandeschi Fortress of Piancastagnaio A castle that tells the story of the village Situated on the slopes of Mount Amiata, the village of Piancastagnaio has a circular shape and…
DetailsA self-portrait of Rosalba Carriera Nestled within 16th-century architecture, this place is a treasure trove of art and culture Located in the heart of Castel del Piano, in Piazza Colonna,…
DetailsAldobrandesca Fortress of Arcidosso One of the most fascinating castles on Mount Amiata The Aldobrandesca Fortress in Arcidosso is a well-preserved medieval castle, representing a 10th-century AD structure and housing…
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