Castello di Montemurlo

Castello di Montemurlo is a castle on a hilltop near Montemurlo in Tuscany with two connected stone buildings featuring battlements and defensive walls. The structure encloses a central courtyard with gardens and contains multiple levels of rooms arranged for both military defense and residential living.

The castle was built in the Middle Ages by the Guidi family as a military fortress to control the region. In the 16th century, it was transformed into a residential palace with new rooms added for noble families.

The name derives from Latin words meaning wall and mountain, reflecting its strategic position. The complex today mixes medieval fortifications with residential features that show how aristocratic families adapted the space to their lifestyle over time.

Access is from Via della Rocca road starting at the Montemurlo center, with parking available near the entrance for visitor convenience. The hilltop location provides views across the surrounding countryside and is walkable from the town.

The lower levels of the castle preserve original medieval structures including old vaults and chambers that remain largely unchanged. The contrast between these ancient rooms and the renovated upper floors reveals different periods of its long history.

Location: Montemurlo

Address: Via della Rocca

GPS coordinates: 43.92868,11.04468

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:25