Things to do in Chitignano Italy – what to see attractions and activities

The facade is inspired by a rigorous neoclassical style and shows a templar front marked by four semi-columns on a high base and rectangular niches and semicircular windows on the sides of the entrance. The interior consists of a single nave beautifully decorated in stucco and frescoes by Giuseppe Parenti.

The Castle of the Counts Guidi in Poppi was built between the 9th and 10th century and was the seat of the feudal family of the Counts Guidi who lived in the manor for almost four hundred years. The current architecture dates back to 1274, when Count Simone di Battifolle had come to power. The main access to the castle, after the last restoration of 1470, was through the Lion Gate. The history of the castle is embellished by the stay that Dante Alighieri made between 1307 and 1311 in the wonderful rooms of this fortress in central Italy, here Dante composed the XXXIII song of Inferno.

The castle was built in the twelfth century and for many years it was owned by the noble family of the Barbolani. The building stands in a very favorable defensive position, and was one of the most powerful of the period. From the height of the castle you can enjoy a very special and suggestive view. Today it continues to be the private property of the Barbolani, as a result it cannot be visited inside.

The “C. Siemoni” Forest Museum was founded in 1982 and only in 1992 it was moved to its current headquarters. It was born in honor of Carl Siemoni, one of the greatest administrators of the forests of Casentino. The museum is one of the most important at national level since it is possible to see sections of logs, wood affected by insects, framed specimens and many wood samples of forest species. However, there are also rocks and plastics here.

The Monastery of Camaldoli represents a complex built during the sixteenth century that rises on the banks of one of the branches of the Archiano River. The works were completed in 1611 and included an ancient hospice or guest house, a church and a monastery. In front of the entrance to the main building is a monumental fountain built by Ambrogio Traversari in reference to the richness and quality of the renowned waters of Camaldoli.

The Ornithological Museum exposes to the public a large collection of specimens of flora and fauna of the territory, dating back to the beginning of the 20th century. The property is located in the Camaldoli Forest National Park. Of great interest is the precious Biggeri collection, kept inside it. In addition, the exhibition is enriched by illustrative and educational panels.

The Hermitage of Camaldoli dates back to the 11th century and is located at 1,111 meters above sea level in the forest of the Casentino Forest Park. It is surrounded by a wide wall where inside we find the cells of the hermits monks and the church. Of particular importance is the cell of San Romualdo and the ancient library composed of numerous volumes.

The apse of the Church of Sant'Agostino is of fifteenth-century origins. It is a tower apse structure, which was restored in 1748. The apse is an element that strongly characterizes the church.

The Palace was built in the '500, commissioned by the Angelieri. It took the name 'Marzocco' from the stone statue of a lion that, over the years, was destroyed during the war. Anyway, today a terracotta depicting the same statue is still visible. Over the years the building underwent several restorations and today houses the 'Museum of the Battle'.

The Campania dates back to the 13th century. In the '500 it was demolished by Vitellozzo Vitelli, and then it was restored and the clock was also added on the occasion. In the facade there are Gothic scriptures, testimony that the Campania is part of the Castle of Montauto.

The current walls of Anghiari were built at the end of the twelfth century, along with the two other gates of the city. This is the defensive structure of the castrum, which occurred after the destruction of the previous ones by the Arezzo and Florentines. Over the years, the walls underwent several changes to reinforce them, up to their present appearance. Currently, the entire city walls are in a good state of preservation and has remained intact since the twelfth century.

The “Vicar's Bastion” was built in the period between 1181 and 1204. It takes this name as the main entrance of the structure is located in the Vicar's Palace. The structure has undergone various renovations over the years. The Bastion is a fence of walls, whose construction was completed in 1572. In the Bastion there are important archaeological works.

Porta S. Angelo was built in the 13th century. It was part of the 'double door' system, a defensive strategy to prevent access to the city. Since, until the '300, it was the direct point of entry to Anghiari, it was supervised very carefully. Today it is in good condition.