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 Lordship of Siena and its nine governors.The Castle was bought for 4000 florins from the Ubertini family of Arezzo.
    In the hands of the Florentines since 1385, in 1433 the Lordship of Florence ordered the demolition of the walls to quell the rebellions of the Gargonza Community, which refused to pay the “Catasto” tax to the Florentine Lordship.
    However, the Tower with the entrance arch and the Parish Church of SS. Tiburzio and Susanna remained.
    In 1546 the Lordship of Florence gave the property of Gargonza to the Florentine family of the Marquis Lotteringhi della Stufa and then from a dowry in 1696 to the Marquis Corsi of Florence, ancestors of the present owners.
    In 1838, Francesco Corsi carried out significant restoration work and added Guelfs-style merlons on top of the Tower.

    Other works were also done on the main façade, including the addition of central windows framed with stone moldings. Additionally, small embrasures were closed on three sides of the Tower, in addition to the original entrances located on the façade opposite the central square, to make way for the ground floor entrance toward the central square.


    In 2021, the restoration began with the cleaning and pointing of the stones on all the façades; a consolidation of the merlons through disassembly and reassembly, and internal restoration of all the floors were carried out immediately after. The work was completed in August 2023, and now we can finally revive the experience of staying in a Medieval Tower.
    In addition to our classic “Gargonza Houses” offering, we now have a suite called the “Tower Suite” on the first floor with a view of the square and the valley, and a room called the “Tower Room” on the third floor with an adjoining bathroom.

    The Tower

    suite

    The magical Tower Suite is a 75 sqm apartment on the first floor of the Tower, with access via a stone ramp. Inside, you can enjoy a living room with a fireplace and kitchenette, a small private terrace overlooking the square, a double bedroom with a King-size bed, a walk-in closet, and a bathroom with a bathtub and shower. The room offers views of the woods and the surrounding valley.
The suite is equipped with heating, air conditioning, and WiFi. Upon request and availability, the exclusive access to the Tower and its terrace is possible from the suite.

    The Tower

    room

    The charming double room is located on the third floor of the Tower with a private bathroom featuring a shower. Access from the Tower’s entrance corridor is via stair ramps (53 steps). The use of the Tower Room allows exclusive access to the Tower’s terrace, providing 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, which can be organized on the terrace for a maximum of 35 people, as well as for cocktails, candlelit dinners for 2 people, and small corporate events.
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