Castle of Sammezzano, Moorish castle in Reggello, Italy
The Castle of Sammezzano features 365 rooms adorned with detailed geometric patterns, colored glass windows, and ornate decorations throughout its grand interior spaces.
Spanish nobleman Ximenes of Aragon built the initial structure in 1605, while Ferdinand Panciatichi Ximenes transformed it into a Moorish Revival masterpiece between 1853 and 1889.
Each room in the castle presents distinct oriental motifs, reflecting the 19th-century European fascination with eastern architectural and decorative traditions.
The castle stands in Leccio hamlet, accessible via the A1 motorway Incisa-Reggello exit, though visits require advance registration through the FPXA association.
The surrounding park contains Italy's largest collection of giant sequoia trees, with 57 specimens reaching heights over 35 meters.
Location: Reggello
Inception: 1885
Architectural style: eclecticism
Website: https://www.sammezzano.info/
Address: Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, 6, 50066 Leccio FI 50066 Leccio
Website: https://sammezzano.info
GPS coordinates: 43.70300,11.47170
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:54
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