Medieval Castles in Maremma
Middle Ages Castles
Maremma has well over a hundred medieval castles for you to explore: from those well preserved and still occupied today to ruins on strategic hill tops deep within thick oak, beech and chestnut forests. And then there are her many medieval forts and ancient towers that tell the tale of centuries of stronghold engineering, providing protection against rival familes, French, Spanish, and Barbary Coast pirate attacks.
Each of these middle ages castles has its own fascinating story to tell: I hope you enjoy reading them.
The fantastic photograph above is of Castello di Montepò and is by kind courtesy of Kaoscube.
Maremma's Castles of the Middle Ages
Castel di Pietra
Castel di Pietra was built on a strategic high point in the southern metalliferous hills of Maremma Grossetana to guarantee the control of mining activities... it is, however, for the legend of the Lady Pia de Tolomei for which it is renowned and with which forever entwined... |
Castello di Sassoforte
The first Castello di Sassoforte was constructed in the 11th century and at its height of importance would have dominated the landscape to the north-west of the territory of Roccastrada. It belonged to the influencial medieval Aldobrandeschi family... |
Castello di Montemassi
To follow shortly... |
La Rocca di Campiglia Marittima
The middles ages castle of La Rocca di Campiglia Marittima is situated in a beautiful location with panoramic views of Maremma Livornese. It occupies a semi-circular hill with an intact keep, ruins of a palace with crenellated walls and a mullioned window, a cistern, and extensive fortress walls with bastions... |
Castello di Scarlino
Il Castello di Scarlino - also known as "La Rocca Pisana" or "La Rocca Aldobrandesca" - is one of Maremma's imposing middle ages castles. Sat on the ridge of a hill covered in Mediterranean macchia, with its medieval village clung to the hillside below, it was once a stronghold of the city of Pisa. Today, still commanding a spectacular panoramic view of the coastline and inland hills, it is a powerful reminder of the political and family feuds that dominated medieval life in Maremma. It's archaeological excavations revealed an ancient church in which a hidden hoard of a hundred 14th century gold coins were discovered... La Pieve di Santa Maria ancient middle ages church |
Books about Castles in the Middle Ages
Find some great books about castles in the Middle Ages
Explore Maremma's Medieval History some more...
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