Reg.Nr. HA 2001/IT/02

Gallico Castle and the village of Montecalvoli at the source of the River Asso

The Gallico Castle and the medieval burgh of Montecalvoli are situated in the Tuscany region - namely in Siena Province, in the Municipalities of Asciano and Trequanda - and are submitted to the Italian laws for the Monuments restoration, NR I089139. The existence of the little ...
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Project details

Title:Gallico Castle and the village of Montecalvoli at the source of the River Asso
Entr. year: 2001
Result:Medal
Country: Italy
Town: Asciano and Trequanda Municipalities, Siena (Tuscany)
Category type: building conservation areas and urban design
Building type/ Project type: Military/Defence/Fortified building/system
Former use:Fortified residence, fortified village
Actual use:Castle privately owned, not open to the public; village
Built: 12th-15th century
Architect / Proj.leader: Simonpietro Salini, Architect (Rome - IT)
The Jury's citation: "For the sensitive evaluation of a complex historical Iandscape comprising both urban and rural elements, taking into account many layers of historical evidence, and its exemplary conservation"
Web, Links:

www.turismo.intoscana.it/site/it/elemento-di-interesse/Castello-di-Gallico

Description:
The Gallico Castle and the medieval burgh of Montecalvoli are situated in the Tuscany region - namely in Siena Province, in the Municipalities of Asciano and Trequanda - and are submitted to the Italian laws for the Monuments restoration, NR I089139. The existence of the little territory of Montecalvoli has been known since 1199 and it is documented that it was already politically subjected to Siena in 1203. Documents describe Montecalvoli as a little rural terrilory having autonomaus statutes and its own officers. Probably towards the end of XIV or the very beginning of XV, the Tolomei Family enlarged a Tower located in the "Piano Gallico" which they owned. lt might have been one of those Towers used to sight and signalling danger, as well as guaranteeing greater security. The restoration works were done under the Siena Monuments and Fine Arts Service control in the years 1990 - 2000.