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HISTORICAL CASTLE ON THE FLORENTINE HILLS
One of the best wedding location in Italy
In the heart of Florentine hills, between Florence and Siena, is situated the Castle, an ancient manor of the 15th century, built by the noble family of the "Pucci" in 1424. Regency is able to organize your wedding ceremonies as well as the party in this beautiful and historical Castle, one of the best wedding location in Italy.
As one of the most beautiful castles in Tuscany, the Castle has been pleased to receive many famous people such as: Pope Clemente VII and Leone X (Medici family), Pope Paolo III (Farnese family), the king of Italy Vittorio Emanuele III and most recently General Clark Commander of the American 5th Army.
The castle, whose name derives from the luxurious olive-groves, which can be found round the hill, is situated on the top of a hill and it is protected by moats, walls and towers which are monuments of military and architectural art. One can find a lot of interesting architectonic motifs: the flat-topped battlements, four towers at the corners of the building, a small tower with a clock, the courtyard (with its mottled plastering which reminds us of the walls of the old houses of noble Florentine families), the gallery with four arches and the small chapel. Moreover, on top of the walls there is a passage from which you can have a panoramic view of the valley.
When the Castle was under construction, it was stormed by many bands of outlaws that roamed Valdelsa. It was occupied and then given back to the Puccis several times during the war between Siena and Florence (until 1480). During the bloody war between the supporters of the Medici family (among whom were the Puccis) and the Florentine Republic, some cruel battles took place here. The Castle reminds us of old battles and of famous and important guests who enjoyed the marvellous landscape of this place and the typical products of these hills such as olive oil and wine.
As one of the most beautiful castles in Tuscany, the Castle has been pleased to receive many famous people such as: Pope Clemente VII and Leone X (Medici family), Pope Paolo III (Farnese family), the king of Italy Vittorio Emanuele III and most recently General Clark Commander of the American 5th Army.
The castle, whose name derives from the luxurious olive-groves, which can be found round the hill, is situated on the top of a hill and it is protected by moats, walls and towers which are monuments of military and architectural art. One can find a lot of interesting architectonic motifs: the flat-topped battlements, four towers at the corners of the building, a small tower with a clock, the courtyard (with its mottled plastering which reminds us of the walls of the old houses of noble Florentine families), the gallery with four arches and the small chapel. Moreover, on top of the walls there is a passage from which you can have a panoramic view of the valley.
When the Castle was under construction, it was stormed by many bands of outlaws that roamed Valdelsa. It was occupied and then given back to the Puccis several times during the war between Siena and Florence (until 1480). During the bloody war between the supporters of the Medici family (among whom were the Puccis) and the Florentine Republic, some cruel battles took place here. The Castle reminds us of old battles and of famous and important guests who enjoyed the marvellous landscape of this place and the typical products of these hills such as olive oil and wine.