05 May Montemassi
Of Aldobrandescan origin, like most of the small towns present in the area, Montemassi with its famous castle, after having been passed down through numerous dynasties, appears today as a town that has been able to maintain its compact inhabitated center in pinecone layout, one that gives it a picturesque aspect.
From the old walls that protected the town remains only an old gateway made up of a round arch, which, from the western part of the hill, allowed and still allows fort the access to the inhabited center.
THE CASTLE
The castle is without a doubt the most well-known monument of the community of Roccastrada, for its historical significance (its construction is depicted in the famous fresco attributed to Simone Martini, “Guidoriccio da Fogliano all’assedio di Montemassi” inside the Palazzo Pubblico of Siena) and its architectural relevance for being a significant example of gothic architecture.
The ancient fortification that stands on the highest hill is still majestic in its dominant position. Two main bodies are recognizable: north is the keep with numerous windows, having also the function of palace, and southt the remains of a square tower with elements of excellent craftsmanship.
The housing underlying to the castle holds only few traces of the perimeter walls in the houses that were important in the construction of the castle.
THE FRESCO OF GUIDORICCIO DA FOGLIANO: A UNRESOLVED MATTER
In the world map room of the Palazzo Pubblico of Siena the Fresco ‘Guidoriccio da Fogliano all’assedio di Montemassi’ is preserved, dating back to 1330 and depicting the conquest of the fort by the commander of the Sienese troops in 1328.
The painting, always attributed to Simone Martini, has today been the center of a debate on its origin.
After some preparatory drawings came to light, following a long controversy started in 1977 and the recent finding would have you think it was a 15th century replica. And so the question of the true author of the work remains open.
Luglio, 2026
May also be interested ...
Festival del Cinema di Mare Castiglione della Pescaia FESTIVAL DEL CINEMA DI MARE
E’ prevista per venerdì 9 settembre alle ore 18.00 l’inaugurazione della prima edizione del Festival del Cinema di M...
Giglio Insel Die Insel der Ziegen
Der Name Giglio geht auf das griechische Vokabel αίγες zurück, aufgrund der Tatsache, dass diese von Ziegen bewohnt ist. ...
SUP and canoe on vacation Is lying comfortably on the beach not your thing? After sunbathing and relaxing on the beach, do you want to experience moments of adventure and movem...
Scuole e associazioni sportive di sup in Maremma
DI SEGUITO TROVERETE L’ELENCO DELLE PRINCIPALI SCUOLE E ASSOCIAZIONI SPORTIVE DI SUP DELLA MAREMMA
...
Die Strände von Capalbio Weiter südlich, 12 Kilometer vor der Grenze zur Region Lazio, befindet sich der naturbelassene Strand von Capalbio. Entlang dieser langen Strecke de...
In vacanza in Toscana a Massa Marittima Il fascino di un piccolo comune della Maremma, centro principale delle Colline Metallifere, oggi eccellenza turistica
Piazza Garibaldi e Duomo - ...
In vacanza escursioni e trekking Siete in Maremma in vacanza ed oltre al meritato relax volete provare emozioni nuove ed immergervi in paesaggi suggestivi? Scoprite i tanti sentieri c...
Elba Island
The soot island
Third largest island in Italy, Elba (about 224 sq km) is also the largest island of the Tuscan Archipelago. The island was inhabit...
