Radicofani, Medieval fortress in Val d'Orcia, Italy
The Radicofani fortress stands at 780 meters elevation on a basaltic cliff, commanding views across the Val d'Orcia region and Monte Amiata.
First mentioned in 973, the fortress served as a strategic control point between the Grand Duchy of Tuscany and the Papal State during medieval times.
The fortress gained recognition through its association with Ghino di Tacco, mentioned in works by Dante Alighieri and Giovanni Boccaccio in Italian literature.
The Cassero Museum within the fortress displays archaeological artifacts and documents, while the tower provides panoramic views of the Tuscan landscape.
The fortress underwent reconstruction in 1929 after centuries of military use and reopened to the public in 1999 as a historical monument.
Location: Province of Siena
Capital city: Radicofani
Elevation above the sea: 798 m
Part of: Val d'Orcia
Shares border with: Abbadia San Salvatore, Castiglione d'Orcia, San Casciano dei Bagni, Sarteano, Pienza
Website: http://comune.radicofani.siena.it
GPS coordinates: 42.90000,11.76667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:49
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