Rocca della Verruca, Medieval fortress on Monte Verruca, Calci, Italy
The pentagonal stone fortress sits at 537 meters above sea level, providing complete views over the Pisan plain and Arno River valley.
Built in 1201 on a strategic hilltop, the fortress served as a defensive outpost for the Republic of Pisa until its fall to Florence in 1503.
Leonardo da Vinci contributed to enhancing the fortress defenses in the early 1500s while working on projects to redirect the Arno River.
Visitors can reach the fortress through hiking trails starting from Vicopisano or Calci, with the best visibility conditions occurring during spring months.
The fortress walls contain verrucana stone, a distinct local material that has been used in numerous regional constructions throughout centuries.
Location: Calci
Inception: 13 century
Address: Strada vicinale Fonte Orsini
GPS coordinates: 43.70715,10.53390
Latest update: March 11, 2025 19:17
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