Castello dei Vicari in Lari
The castle of Lari rise in strategical position that allow the control on the Pisane Hills and had a role of big…
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Tuscany is a land rich in history, legends and traditions rooted in distant eras. Its castles, ancient bastions of defense and symbols of power, tell stories of noble families, intrigues and battles that have marked…
Rocca of Pietracassia Fortress
Pietracassia can be considered one of the most important High Middle Age monuments in the province of Pisa. The great calcareous rock,…
Monastery of S.Michele alla Verruca
The ruins of the ancient monastery of S.Michele alla Verruca rises at the top of the Mount Verruca, a few hundred meters…
San Giovanni Battista a Sillano Parish Church
On a side of the hill crowned by the Rocca Sillana still rises the few rest of the formerly Parish Church of…
Berignone – Rocca dei Vescovi
The castle know as the “Bishops Castle” or simply "Torraccia," is an important fortification south of Volterra on a rocky spur where…
Rocca Medicea and Town Walls of Volterra
Approaching Volterra the first thing to be noticed is its profile crowned by the imposing fortress, that rises at dominion of the…
Rocca of San Paolino – Ripafratta Castle
A legend, supported by historical events, says that the town of Ripafratta was named because a tectonic split in Mount Pisano led…
Rocca and Town Walls of Vicopisano
Vicopisano became an important stronghold of the defensive organization of the Republic of Pisa. In 1406 the town fell under Florentines domain….
Montecastelli Pisano
The ancient fortified village of Montecastelli Pisano rises on a rocky hill that dominates the underlying Pavone valley, on the opposite side…
Rocca della Verruca Fortress
The Fortress, or Rocca, della Verruca, crowns a rocky spur at the summit of the homonymous mount at a height of 540…
Rocca Sillana
The mighty Fortress of Sillano rises on a hill 530 meters high and dominates a vast territory that includes the provinces of…