Photo: Petitverdot: Matteo Vinattieri, CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
At a glance
- Type
- Castle
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 42°52′58″ N, 11°18′28″ E
History and description
The Castle of Vicarello (Italian: Castello di Vicarello) is a medieval castle in Cinigiano, Tuscany, Italy.
It is located in the territory of the frazione of Poggi del Sasso.
History
The complex was built in the thirteenth century as part of the Republic of Siena, and became an important defensive structure. It was sold in the middle of the fifteenth century to the lords of the castle of Cotone, who also owned part of the nearby castle of Sabatina. During the Renaissance period, redevelopment work was carried out that led to the overlapping of newer stylistic elements with the existing medieval ones. In the mid-sixteenth century, the castle became part of the territory administered by the Grand Duchy of Tuscany, and remained in private ownership. Restorations were completed at the end of the twentieth century.
Current
The castle is currently operated as a hotel and farm. One of the two original stone square towers is well-preserved. The buildings that make up the complex are organized around an inner courtyard, which is accessed through an archway; the walls are completely covered in stone. Not far from the castle was an old church, now deconsecrated and used as a private residence, which is recognizable by its bell tower.
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Getting there
Civitella-PaganicoTrain, nearest
6.7 km as the crow flies
Castello di Vicarello
Aeroporto di Grosseto23.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Nearby
See on the mapMore castles in Tuscany
Frequently asked questions
Where is Castello di Vicarello?
Castello di Vicarello is in Cinigiano, in the province of Grosseto (Tuscany), Italy. GPS coordinates: 42.88274, 11.30789.
What else is there to see near Castello di Vicarello?
Nearby you’ll find: Castello di Monte Cucco (2 km away), Walls of Campagnatico (2.4 km away), Rocca aldobrandesca (2.6 km away).
Sources and licences
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Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 1 photos
- Castello di Vicarello (GR) — Petitverdot: Matteo Vinattieri, CC BY 3.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences