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Castles in the area of Terre di Siena, palaces and mansions

The Terre di Siena area is rich in castles, towers, and historic houses, a strong testimony of medieval architecture. A dense network of manors spreads over the whole territory, in the plains, on the gentle hill slopes and perched on rocky mountains, surrounded by vineyards, beech and chestnut woods. Built in strategic positions, they dominate the surrounding valleys, often with mighty crenellated walls and lively interior decorations made on frescoed walls to recall the opulence of the local noble families. Many can be visited, still others used as private homes, and still others only ruins bearing witness to a glorious past. Discover with Visititaly, the fortresses, the villas, the forts, the historic buildings, the noble residences and all the places linked to culture that characterize the Terre di Siena area. If you have visited a castle and would like to share your experience with others, please report it here!

Siena - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Gori Pannilini

Palazzo Gori Pannilini was built around 1501, it originally belonged to the Montanini and later to the Aringhieri. During 1522 it was greatly expanded by Paolo Salvetti. In 1677, it was renewed at the behest of Pope Alexander VII Chigi, who wanted to give it to his granddaughter Olimpia pro cinta to marry Giulio de' Gori. Towards the beginning of the twentieth century, the palace lost its value as a noble residence and became the seat of the Hotel Continental, still preserving numerous picturesque decorations, including those of Giovanni. Battista Marchetti.

Siena - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Pannocchieschi d'Elci

Palazzo Pannocchieschi d'Elci was built around the 16th century by the noble family of the Alessi as their residence in Siena. Later, the house passed to the Counts Pannocchieschi d'Elci, and by the end of the 17th century it was renovated. The exterior of the building has a crowning with battlements while inside there is a large nineteenth-century hall and some works created by Daniele Ricciarelli such as “the Prophet Elijah”.

Siena - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Piccolomini-Clementini

The Piccolomini-Clementini Palace was built in the fourteenth century. In addition to the Gothic style in the structure we can also find works with Renaissance characteristics. In the early 19th century, the structure was renovated in neoclassical style by the architect Agostino Fantastici. Inside it is possible to admire the works of the painter Giovan Battista of Jacomo del Capanna, works by Cesare Maffei and numerous works of art made for the Piccolomini-Clementini family.

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