Castle of Spedaletto, Medieval fortress in Val d'Orcia, Italy
The Spedaletto Castle features four corner towers, stone brackets, and battlements along its perimeter walls near the ancient Francigena road in Tuscany.
Built in the 12th century by Ugolino da Rocchione, the castle provided shelter for pilgrims before becoming part of the Santa Maria della Scala Hospital in 1236.
The castle complex includes the Church of San Niccolò, which contains 15th-century frescoes depicting religious scenes and saints on its interior walls.
The castle operates as an agricultural estate where visitors can purchase local products including organic wine, artisanal pasta, and olive oil.
The remains of an ancient bridge that connected the castle to the Francigena Road still emerge from the waters of the Orcia River behind the structure.
Location: Pienza
GPS coordinates: 43.03140,11.66780
Latest update: March 12, 2025 07:15
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