"Torrita di Siena, the Red Castle" Torrita di Siena by manuele75

Torrita di Siena Travel Guide: 1 reviews and 2 photos

In the heart of Tuscany

This wonderful medieval castle lie in the top of an hill,just in front of the Cortona mountain,30 minute by car from Siena and Arezzo.
Was the birthplace of Ghino di Tacco(1265) better know as "The italian Robin Hood"mentionated by Dante Alighieri in "The Divine Commedy" and by Boccaccio in the "Decameron"

Last visit to Torrita di Siena: Jul 2004
Intro Written Aug 23, 2004
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Inside the romanic church of Santa Flora e Lucilla(XIII century) ,in the main square of the castel (piazza Matteotti)... more travel advice

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rowena_733 Mar 7, 2005 at 11:37 AM Report Abuse

Ciao, mi chiamo Rowena. Io ed mio ragazzo stiamo pensando di trasferirci vicino Sinalunga; mi potresti dare un idea di com'e la zona? Grazie.