Fortezza Santa Barbara

The squared fortress features a central tower, four fortified ramparts with embrasures, and defensive walls constructed primarily from brick materials.

Cosimo I de Medici ordered the construction of Fortezza Santa Barbara in 1539, expanding an existing medieval stronghold to strengthen control over the region.

The fortress walls contain preserved graffiti and drawings created by political prisoners who were held in the central tower between 1848 and 1850.

Visitors can explore the fortress from Tuesday through Sunday between 8:15 AM and 1:30 PM, with closures on Mondays and major holidays.

The fortress includes a chapel within its military structure and connects directly to the city walls through modifications made by architect Bernardo Buontalenti.

Location: Pistoia

Inception: 1539

Accessibility: Rolstoeltoegankelijk

Made from material: brick

Part of: Walls of Pistoia

Address: Piazza della Resistenza 51100

Opening Hours: Dinsdag-Zondag 08:15-13:30; Maandag off; januari 1 off; december 25 off

Phone: +39057324212

Email: pm-tos@beniculturali.it

Website: http://polomusealetoscana.beniculturali.it/index.php?it/214/pistoia-fortezza-di-santa-barbara

GPS coordinates: 43.93008,10.92093

Latest update: March 6, 2025 01:55