Castle n. 3

This Castle was built in 1424 by the wealthy Florentine Pucci family and it is one of the most beautiful fortified villas in Tuscany.
The castle is situated on the top of a hill and it is protected by moats, walls and towers, which are monuments of military and architectural art.

One can find a lot of interesting architectonic motifs: the flat-topped battlements, four towers at the corners of the building, a small tower with a clock, the courtyard (with its mottled plastering which reminds us of the walls of the old houses of noble Florentine families), the gallery with four arches and the small chapel. In the gallery there is a well. In the past it received rainwater and was also a refuge and an underground exit from the Castle.
Moreover, on top of the walls there is a passage from which you can have a panoramic view of the valley. Today the Castle is the centre of a modern and efficient farm that produces wine and olive oil, which has among other things, improved the hospitality of the Castle. It is also a farm holiday resort.

The castle is composed of a wide courtyard and an open gallery (the lodge) where weddings take place in spring/summer and can accommodate about 200 persons. Inside, there is a wonderful reception room and adjacent rooms for a total capacity of 180 people Its painted reception room with wonderful frescoes, the lodge, the courtyard and the delightful garden will be the special setting for your wedding.

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