The Tower of Gargonza
a timeless jewel
Tower of Gargonza
from the middle ages to the present
The Tower of Gargonza dates back to the 14th century, a period during which Gargonza was under the control of the Signoria of Siena and its nine governors who had purchased the village for 4,000 florins from the Ubertini of Arezzo.
In the hands of the Florentines since 1385, in 1433 the Signoria of Florence ordered the demolition of the walls to quell the rebellion of the Community of Gargonza, which refused to pay the “Catasto” (land tax) to the Florentine Signoria.
The Tower with its entrance arch and the Church of SS. Tiburzio and Susanna remained standing.
In 1546, it passed from the Signoria of Florence to the Marchesi Lotteringhi della Stufa and later, in 1696, to the Marchesi Corsi.
In 1838, Marquis Francesco Corsi carried out significant restoration work and added Guelph-style battlements on top of the Tower.
Additional work was also done on the main facade, including the installation of central windows framed by stone strips.
Additionally, some small loopholes were closed on three sides of the Tower, as well as the original entrances located on the facade opposite the central square to make space for the ground floor entrance. In 2021, cleaning and grouting works were carried out on all the facades, the battlements were consolidated through disassembly and reassembly, and the interior of all floors was restored.
The work was completed in August 2023, and today we can finally offer the experience of staying in a Medieval Tower. In addition to our classic “Houses of Gargonza,” we now offer a suite called the “Suite of the Tower” on the first floor with a view of the square and the valley, and a room called the “Room of the Tower” on the third floor of the same tower with an attached bathroom.
The Tower
suite
The Suite is a 75 square meter apartment located on the first floor of the Tower, accessed via a stone ramp.
Inside, you will find a living room with a fireplace and kitchenette, a small private terrace overlooking the square, a master bedroom with a king-size bed, a closet, and a bathroom with a bathtub and shower. The bedroom offers views of the woods and the valley surrounding the village.
The Suite is equipped with heating, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi.
Upon request and subject to availability, it is possible to have reserved access to the Tower with its terrace directly from the Suite.
The Tower
room
The charming master bedroom is located on the third floor of the tower and features a private bathroom with a shower. Access from the Tower’s entrance corridor is via a flight of stairs (53 steps).
Staying in the Room of the Tower allows exclusive access to the terrace, offering a 360° view of the Val di Chiana, the surrounding hills, and the Tuscan Apennines.
The Tower of Gargonza
for events
The Tower is also available for weddings.
The ceremony can be organized on the terrace for a maximum of 35 people. Additionally, it is possible to arrange aperitifs, private dinners, and small corporate events.
