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Bolgheri Castle (Italian: Castello di Bolgheri) is a castle located in Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy.
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.
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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Bolgheri Castle ranks #6,281 of 9,079 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #446 of the 560 mapped in Italy. The nearest day-trip guide is Florence, 79 km away. It is one of the 43 landmarks on the atlas's regional map of Tuscany. See how Italy compares in the castle statistics.
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