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Medici Fortress

Built 1561-1563 by order of Duke Cosimo de' Medici after the fall of the Sienese Republic. Now a peaceful public park with panoramic views. Houses the Enoteca Italiana – a center for Tuscan wine tasting. Perfect for a break away from the crowds.

Practical Information

Prices verified: Jan 20, 2026

Entrance Fee

Free

Park always open. Enoteca has separate hours (closed Sunday). Wine tasting is paid.

Best Time to Visit

Sunset for beautiful light and views. Popular with locals for evening walks. The fortress gardens offer shade in summer heat. Wine tasting best on weekday afternoons.

Official Website

Connectivity & Services

Wheelchair access
Partial
Audio guide
Not available
Staff assistance
Not available

Facilities & Services

restrooms
benches
wifi
bars

Working Hours

Verified: Jan 20, 2026
24 hours

Reviews

Weather

Average temperature by month

Nowweather9°
60%16 м/с
Todayweather9°3°
Tomorrowweather9°0°
Friweather8°4°
Satweather12°7°
Sunweather10°6°
Monweather10°4°
Tueweather9°1°
10°
3°Jan
11°
3°Feb
15°
5°Mar
18°
8°Apr
23°
12°May
27°
15°Jun
31°
18°Jul
31°
18°Aug
25°
14°Sep
20°
11°Oct
14°
7°Nov
10°
4°Dec

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