Monsummano Castle, Medieval fortification in Monsummano Alto, Italy.
The castle features an elliptical layout with two kilometers of walls and two preserved gates named Nostra Donna and Del Mercato.
The first documented mention of the castle dates to 1105 when the monastery of Sant'Antimo and San Tommaso sold it to Count Ildebrando.
The Romanesque-Gothic church of San Niccolo stands within the castle walls as the sole remaining medieval structure in the enclosure.
Visitors can reach the castle by taking highway A11 to Montecatini exit, then following signs to Monsummano Terme and continuing to the hilltop.
The pentagonal tower, recently restored, features an unusual second-floor entrance that originally required a wooden staircase for access.
Location: Monsummano Terme
Address: Via Castello di Monsummano alto 51015 51015
GPS coordinates: 43.87300,10.82704
Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:26
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