The Gherardesca’s Castle in Castagneto Carducci

The Gherardesca’s Castle was built around 1000 on the top of a hill.

At the entrance of the Castle it is possible to see a tombstone on which there is an incision that testifies the ancient existence of a tower erected by Lorenzo della Gherardesca who wanted to assert his possession of that territory.

The Gherardesca’s Castle consists of three floors used as personal residence but for the first floor where it was possible to go in the private chapel of the Saint Lorenz Church border on the castle.

On the west side of the castle there is a large garden showing a gorgeous vegetation.

By a stairs placed on the south side of the castle it is possible to get in a terrace where it is possible to enjoy a wonderful sight on the surrounding territory.

Today it is still possible to admire the remains of the buildings whose once formed the castle as the ancient ring of walls too.

During the recent archaeological excavations have been found also the earthenware and stone-made floor of the castle, some remains of the walls and the columns belonging to the church.