Defensive walls in Pitigliano‎

The fortification system encircles the ancient town center, incorporating thick stone walls positioned atop natural volcanic tuff cliffs for enhanced protection.

Initial Etruscan walls from the 7th century BC protected the settlement's vulnerable northwestern section, later expanded by the Aldobrandeschi family during medieval times.

The walls reflect different architectural periods, from Etruscan foundations to Renaissance modifications, marking centuries of military engineering and defensive strategies.

Visitors can walk along preserved sections of the walls, accessing the town through the 16th-century Cittadella gate near the Medici aqueduct.

The defensive structure integrates with residential buildings, where medieval wall sections support the pillars of the Medici aqueduct in the southern area.

Location: Pitigliano

GPS coordinates: 42.63369,11.66365

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:54