Castello Di Donoratico

castello di donoratico

The manor is documented for the first time as "castrum" in 1176 even if you believe that the castle there was already much older age. Since the twelfth century castle becomes the property of Gherardeschi, used to defend against pirates Saracens and then, at the end of the thirteenth century, was the residence of the Counts of Biserno rebels of the Municipality of Pisa. In the fifteenth century, however, the castle came under the dominion of Florence. Currently remained only the ruins of surrounding walls of the castle and the remains of the Tower. This castle is very famous for several reasons, among which were recalled because in the verses of poet Giosuè Carducci who lived in these places in his youth, but also because it binds to a legend, backed up by Dante Alighieri, which wants the castle Donoratico has been the residence of Count Ugolino, fact die of hunger in Pisa with their children and grandchildren.

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