Castello di Vicchiomaggio, Medieval castle in Greve in Chianti, Italy.
The stone castle rises on a hill in the Greve Valley, featuring a tall crenellated tower and defensive walls surrounded by cypress trees.
Built around 1400 as Vicchio dei Longobardi, the fortress served as a strategic defense point for Florence during conflicts with Siena in the Middle Ages.
Leonardo da Vinci stayed at the castle and painted the Mona Lisa there, while Francesco Redi composed Il Bacco in Toscana during his residence in 1865.
The castle functions as an accommodation venue with direct booking options through its website, offering rooms decorated in traditional Italian style.
The estate produces wines under the guidance of John Matta, continuing a tradition that began when Federico Matta purchased the property in 1964.
Location: Greve in Chianti
GPS coordinates: 43.60930,11.28550
Latest update: March 8, 2025 14:34
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