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Open today at 8:15-13:30
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Resistance Square, Pistoia, ItalyMap
Phone+39 0573 24212
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  • Borzov
    Borzov
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    A bit forgotten

    The present fortress was built on the remains of the 14th century fortification built by the Florentines and destroyed by the local forces twelve yeas later. Cosimo I ordered the construction of the n...

    Reviewed on Oct 16, 2018
  • fjane84
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    Massive 16th century fortress

    This is a large fortress built on top of an earlier one attached to the town wall. It was built for Cosimo Medici for the protection of the town. It sustained one siege in 1643. The fortress seems...

    Reviewed on May 25, 2017
  • Deka24
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    A quiet, beautiful, isolated place.

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    The well-preserved fortress of Kozimo I Medici. Free entrance, but you can only get from 8.30 to 13.30, as in the evening there are concerts on the territory. Impressive walls will suit the amateurs, ...

    Reviewed on Jan 29, 2019
  • ArBON-boleg
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    Strategic place

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    Small and pragmatic fortification building of the 16th century. No special excellence, but it is known that once it has saved the citizens from the enemy. The fortress of St. Varvara was built on the site of the destroyed ...

    Reviewed on Jul 26, 2016
  • RalfFrankfurt
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    Little morbid

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    It is a very empty place that is only moderately in shot. But that's exactly what makes the enthusiasm. All super confused. You can run through in 15-30 min everything once. The view is nice. On the M...

    Reviewed on May 25, 2018
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