How many castles are in Tuscany?

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you've got 20 beautiful castles to choose from in Tuscany. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!



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Built in the 12th century and restored in the mid-1900s, Castello Malaspina di Fosdinovo is known as the largest and best-preserved Italian castle in its area. It is located in Northern Tuscany between the Apuan Alps and the Tyrrhenian Sea coast.

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Tuscany is known for its landscapes, history, artistic legacy, and its influence on high culture. During the wars of the Middle Ages, many castles were built to serve as protection, some of which have been restored and are open to visitors.

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Siena Siena is arguably the most famous walled city in Tuscany. As a UNESCO World Heritage site, it enjoys plenty of tourist traffic.

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The Citadel of Aleppo in Syria is often named the oldest castle in the world. Locals used the site already in the 3rd century, but the current citadel was probably built in the 12th and 13th centuries.

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The most famous and often photographed farmhouse is Il Belvedere, a short 15-minute drive from Pienza. We like to arrive an hour before sunrise around 4:30 am and are always keeping our fingers crossed for atmospheric mist wafting through the valley. This is a well-known photo destination.

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Best places to live in Tuscany for expat arrivals
  • Florence. At the very heart of Tuscany lies Florence, also known as the 'Cradle of the Renaissance'. ...
  • Lucca. Situated to the west of Florence, closer to the coast, “Lucca is one of the cities most favoured by many expats. ...
  • Pisa. ...
  • San Gimignano. ...
  • Chianti.


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Bowman's Castle, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, built in 1789, the oldest Gothic Revival castle in the United States. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Bull Run Castle, Aldie, Virginia, hand-built from 1980 to 1999 by the owner, John Roswell Miller, and his family.

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Germany. The country with the most castles is Germany! It's thought that Germany has around 25,000 castles within its borders.

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Nemacolin Castle is not the only castle in the United States. However, it IS the third oldest castle in the United States. The oldest is Bason's Castle in Surry, Virginia and was built in 1665.

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