Castello di Montarrenti, Medieval fortress in Sovicille, Italy
Montarrenti Castle rises from a hilltop with two stone towers featuring round arched windows, gothic elements, and different architectural portals.
Archaeological excavations revealed the site originated between 650-750 CE as a village of huts protected by timber palisades before stone walls.
The castle served as a regional storage center for agricultural products during the Carolingian period, indicating its economic importance for the area.
Visitors can reach the castle by following SS73 from Siena, turning right 1 kilometer after Rosia village, before the SS541 intersection.
In 1178, the castle administrator received authority from Siena to manage local silver mines, demonstrating the mineral wealth of the region.
Location: Sovicille
GPS coordinates: 43.23307,11.18394
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:39
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