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Castles and Manor Houses

This collection features the defensive architecture and feudal estates surrounding Cortona, ranging from the 10th-century Castello di Sorbello to the 16th-century Medicean Fortezza del Girifalco. These structures illustrate the strategic importance of the borderlands between Tuscany and Umbria. The list includes the imposing ruins of Rocca di Pierle and the walled settlement of Castello di Reschio, showcasing the evolution of medieval fortifications and manor houses that once controlled the Val di Chiana.

Castles and Manor Houses — Kort
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Rocca di Pierle

Massive feudal castle ruins dating to the 11th century, rebuilt in the 14th century by the Casali family. Located in the Pierle valley, it is a significant example of medieval defensive architecture in the Arezzo province.
LigaDue / CC BY 3.0
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Castello di Reschio

Castello di Reschio forms part of a chain of walled settlements in proximity of the Tuscan boundaries.
Tuscanypocket / CC BY-SA 4.0
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Fortezza del Girifalco

A 16th-century Medicean fortress commissioned by Cosimo I de' Medici. Situated at the highest point of Cortona, the trapezoidal structure features four bastions and was built upon ancient Etruscan and medieval foundations.
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Castello di Monte Gualandro

A medieval border fortress situated on a hilltop overlooking Lake Trasimeno. Historically significant for its strategic position between Tuscany and Umbria, the castle features a circular defensive wall and towers.
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Castello di Sorbello

A 10th-century feudal residence belonging to the Bourbon di Sorbello family. The complex includes a clock tower, a central courtyard, and internal halls decorated with historical frescoes and period furnishings.
Rocca di Pierle
Kør
Castello di Reschio
Kør
Fortezza del Girifalco

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