CThe Castle, situated at the highest and most enchanting point of the town of Castagneto, overlooks a hill that faces the Tyrrhenian Sea and enjoys marvellous vistas of one of the most stunning landscapes in the Maremma region.

On clear days, it is possible to see the islands of Elba, Capraia, Corsica and Gorgona from the terraces of the Castle.

The halls, terraces and gardens of Castagneto Castle are the ideal venue for organising events such as weddings, gala dinners, breakfasts, celebrations of all kinds, cocktail parties, concerts, performances of various different types, as well as seminars, corporate conventions, business lunches and dinners, presentations, tastings and photo shoots.

Subject to prior agreement with the parish, the Church of San Lorenzo within the castle’s walls can also be made available for your ceremonies.

This monumental historical estate is sure to leave a lasting impression on visitors and guests, both for its spaciousness and the unique atmosphere conferred by a home that has belonged to the same family for so many countless generations.

THE HISTORY OF CASTELLO DI CASTAGNETO CARDUCCI

"The prominent and celebrated Gherardesca family, who once held such a luminous position in the splendour of the Republic of Pisa, and who offered eternal subject matter to Dante's divine muse through its great misfortunes, having lost the dominion of Pisa, nevertheless remained the owner of a vast territory and powerful castles. There were initially a great many of these, yet due to various vicissitudes, they were gradually divided up over time. A portion of the ancient Contea still constitutes the territory of the Community, of which Castagneto, formerly Gherardesca, is the capital. Many are the dwellings that make up the current Castle, which has expanded into a large village".

Castagneto Carducci Castle, built by the Gherardesca Counts in the year 1000, has belonged to the same family for 34 generations. Like other castles in the Pisan Maremma region, it was erected by the Gherardesca family to defend the coast, which was threatened by Saracen incursions, and became their main residence in the mid-19th century when Count Ugolino, an ancestor of the current owners, moved there from his previous home at the Castle of Bolgheri, which he left to his younger brother Walfredo Fazio.

The Castle preserves archives from the family’s history and their connections with great protagonists of past times, including the Hohenstaufen Emperors of Swabia, the Gonzagas, the Appiani, the Medicis, the Orsinis, and the Salviatis.

THE PRESENCE OF THE DELLA GHERARDESCA FAMILY IN DANTE’S ‘DIVINE COMEDY’

Among the family’s ancestors, undoubtedly the best known is Count Ugolino, to whom Dante dedicated one of the most famous and moving cantos of his Divine Comedy. His statue, which welcomes visitors in the square, is a replica of those on display in the Metropolitan Museum in New York and the Musée D'Orsay in Paris.

FACILITIES AND SERVICES: EXCLUSIVE WEDDINGS IN A CASTLE IN TUSCANY

Conveniently close to Livorno, Pisa and Grosseto, and a stone's throw away from Bolgheri and the sea, Castagneto Carducci Castle is the ideal venue to celebrate dream weddings and private events in the Upper Maremma region of Tuscany. It is a unique location offering a fairy-tale atmosphere combining history, culture and tradition.

Your wedding vows can also be exchanged in the Church of San Lorenzo inside Castagneto Castle.

PLACES OF INTEREST IN THE VICINITY

Bolgheri, the famous "Strada del Vino" wine route with its vineyards and cellars, Volterra, Populonia, Massa Marittima.