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At a glance
- Type
- Castle
- Style
- Gothic architecture
- Commissioned by
- Della Gherardesca family
- Coordinates
- 43°14′02″ N, 10°37′01″ E
History and description
Bolgheri Castle (Italian: Castello di Bolgheri) is a castle located in Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy.
History
The castle, of medieval origin, has belonged to the Della Gherardesca family since the 13th century. From the 18th century onward, the building underwent major renovations, including the construction of the cellars. Later, in 1895, the façade was redesigned according to a project by Tito Bellini, who added the crenellated tower at the entrance to the village of Bolgheri.
Description
The castle consists of several structures that extend around the original core of the village of Bolgheri.
The most striking element is the tower, with a rectangular plan, characterized by a pointed arch that serves as the entrance to the village; above it is the coat of arms of the Della Gherardesca family, while higher up there are two mullioned windows.
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Photos
Getting there
BolgheriTrain, nearest
5.5 km as the crow flies
Bolgheri Castle
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Bolgheri Castle?
Bolgheri Castle is in Castagneto Carducci, in the province of Livorno (Tuscany), Italy. GPS coordinates: 43.23403, 10.61705.
What else is there to see near Bolgheri Castle?
Nearby you’ll find: Castello di Castiglioncello di Bolgheri (3.6 km away), Palazzo del Comune vecchio (4.2 km away), Walls of Bibbona (4.3 km away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 6 photos
- Bolgheri Castello 001 — Janericloebe, Public domain
- Bolgheri Castello 002 — Janericloebe, Public domain
- Castagneto Carducci - Castello di Bolgheri - 2023-09-26 22-49-24 001 — Marcok, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Castello di Bolgheri 01 — sailko, CC BY 2.5
- Bolgheri! — Manuelarosi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bolgheri — Manuelarosi, CC BY-SA 4.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences