Rocca di Tentennano, Military museum fortress in Rocca d'Orcia, Italy.
The limestone fortress stands on a steep pinnacle above Val d'Orcia, featuring thick defensive walls and a pentagonal observation tower.
Between 1250 and 1258, Siena controlled the castle, strengthening its fortifications by reinforcing stones and replacing a deteriorated tower.
Saint Catherine of Siena found refuge at the fortress in 1377, where she developed her reading and writing skills during her stay.
Visitors can reach the fortress by parking at the base and walking up a path lined with cypress trees to the main entrance.
The fortress contains an internal water system with a large cistern carved into rock for collecting rainwater during military operations.
Location: Castiglione d'Orcia
Part of: Sala d'Arte di San Giovanni e Torre di Tentennano
Phone: +390577898303
Email: info@parcodellavaldorcia.com
Website: http://parcodellavaldorcia.com
GPS coordinates: 43.00953,11.61416
Latest update: March 3, 2025 16:09
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