Castello di Sassoforte, Medieval castle ruins in Sassofortino, Italy
The castle remains extend along a crag summit at 780 meters elevation, featuring a double-walled enclosure and steep surrounding drops.
First documented in 1076, the Aldobrandeschi family owned the castle until 1330 when it was sold to Siena for 5,500 florins.
Archaeological excavations by the University of Siena revealed Bronze Age settlements dating from the 12th to 10th century BCE beneath the medieval structure.
Visitors can reach the castle from Sassofortino by taking the Florence-Siena motorway to Siena, then following the Siena-Grosseto route to Civitella Marittima exit.
The castle keep maintains a decorative entrance gate and breteche, displaying architectural elements uncommon in regional fortifications of that period.
Location: Sassofortino
GPS coordinates: 43.03381,11.10004
Latest update: March 11, 2025 13:40
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