Château de Valle, Medieval castle in Follonica, Italy.
The stone fortification stands on a hill north of Follonica, featuring remnants of a tower with arrow slits and walls covered in stone blocks.
The castle originated in the late ninth century as a summer residence for bishops of Lucca, receiving its first written mention in a document from 884.
The structure changed ownership multiple times, from the Abbey of Sestinga to the Aldobrandeschi family, the Republic of Pisa, and the Principality of Piombino.
Visitors can explore the castle ruins without entrance fees and examine the medieval defense architecture throughout the remaining stone structures.
The castle walls incorporate architectural elements from different historical periods, reflecting centuries of modifications by its various rulers.
Location: Follonica
GPS coordinates: 42.94391,10.75397
Latest update: March 12, 2025 08:37
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