Palazzo dei Vicari, Medieval palace in Scarperia, Italy.
The Palazzo dei Vicari features a prominent tower with battlements, square towers, and an irregular rectangular layout surrounded by protective stone walls.
Florence established the palace in 1306 after demolishing the Ubaldini family stronghold, creating a strategic control point for trans-Appennine routes.
The palace walls display numerous coats of arms belonging to Vicars who governed for six-month terms, representing different Florentine noble families.
The Museum of Knives inside the palace presents five thematic sections documenting Scarperia's knife-making tradition through historical artifacts and displays.
A wooden staircase with 102 steps leads to the tower's summit, where a defensive walkway provides views once used for detecting approaching enemies.
Location: Scarperia e San Piero
Architectural style: medieval architecture
Address: Piazza dei Vicari
GPS coordinates: 43.99611,11.35456
Latest update: March 8, 2025 02:53
Mugello Circuit
1.4 km
Convent Bosco ai Frati
4.2 km
Sant'Agata (Sant'Agata del Mugello)
3.2 km
Museum of cutting blades and Palazzo Vicari
7 m
Pieve di San Pietro
4.5 km
Pieve di S. Maria a Fagna
1.6 km
San Pietro
3.5 km
San Giovanni Maggiore
4.1 km
Chiesa dei Santi Jacopo e Filippo
71 m
Madonna del Vivaio
151 m
Oratorio della Madonna dei Terremoti
276 m
Villa Il Torrino
158 m
Santo Stefano
4.5 km
Cappella della Madonna di Piazza
64 m
San Carlo ai Cappuccini
3.7 km
San Michele a Lumena
4.3 km
San Michele a Figliano
2.5 km
San Gavino al Cornocchio
1.2 km
San Lorenzo a Gabbiano
2.8 km
San Michele a Lucigliano
4.1 km
Oratorio di Poggio di Petto
4.5 km
MuGot - Museo Gotica Toscana
3.4 km
St. Agata Museums
3.2 km
Bosco ai Frati Museum
4.2 km
Crafts and Farming in S. Agata by Leprino
3.3 km
Centre for Archaeological Documentation
3.2 km
The St. Agata collection of Sacred Art
3.2 km
Plaque to the fallen of Luco war 1940-45
3.2 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes