€ ENG Login Wishlist Property (current) Services Company press area Contact Work with us Lionard Blog Home Page > News > Florence: castle built by Brunelleschi is for sale Categories Exclusive Property Top Location Press release See all news Florence: castle built by Brunelleschi is for sale 15 January 2018 Popes Leo X and Clement VII, both from the Medici family, stayed here Close to Florence there is a wonderful castle, part of Lionard Luxury Real Estate’s portfolio of luxury properties for sale. Reinforced by Guelph-style crenellated walls that are entirely walkable and interrupted by four corner towers, this estate measures 3,000 sqm and features 750 hectares of grounds cultivated with olive groves and vineyards that currently produce high-quality extra virgin olive oil and wine. This property also includes an historical villa measuring 1,000 m2 and 25 farmhouses. This castle is a truly priceless architectural gem. Owned by the Pucci noble family, this castle must have been built in 1424 by the famous architect who also designed the Dome of Florence’s Cathedral, Filippo Brunelleschi, as Professor Massimo Ricci, the highest expert on Brunelleschi’s architecture, maintains. Clues to this prestigious authorship are, among others, the use of the same brick-layering technology used for the Dome; the big number of works such as doors, windows, corbels, and furnishings masterfully designed in Brunelleschi’s style; and a walkway standing on a half-vault system. The latter seems like it is not made to stand, if it weren’t for the creative brilliance for which this world-famous artist and its works are known for. This attribution thus adds a very high value to this estate’s already valuable elements, such as its Renaissance style inner courtyard with graphite plaster, the majestic hall used for receiving family and friends, its charming cellars, and a private chapel for religious services. But there’s more: this impressive castle for sale also witnessed an ancient and prestigious history. Central figures of Italian history stayed here: such as Popes Leo X and Clement VII, who were Lorenzo dei Medici’s second son and nephew respectively, and Pope Paul III Farnese, who convened the Council of Trent and established the Congregation of the Holy Office. There is still an inscription in the hall that honours his 1541 stay. Lorenzo the Magnificent, Grand Duke Ferdinand III of Tuscany and King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy also spent some time in this manor. Due to its high location and sizeable structural features, in 1944the estate was used as a military command by General Mark Clark to coordinate Italy’s liberation during WWII. Kept in excellent conditions, this castle is currently a modern and elegant farmstead producing high-quality Tuscan goods and a venue for elegant high-end events. Most recent articles Sienese villas and farmhouses in Tuscany 03 October 2018 Exclusive Property Admiring the eternal city from a luxurious penthouse in Rome 03 October 2018 Top Location Dream houses in the hills of Chianti 03 October 2018 Exclusive Property See all Categories Exclusive Property Top Location Press release Browse Contact Leave your request and we'll contact you in the next 24 hours. *Language Italiano English Français Deutsch Español русский 中國的 *Country Italia Albania Andorra Austria Belarus Belgium Bosnia Bulgaria Croatia Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Faeroe Islands Finland France Germany Gibraltar Greece Hungary Iceland Ireland Latvia Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macedonia Malta Moldova, republic of Monaco Montenegro Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Romania Russian Federation San Marino Serbia Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom Vatican City State Ukraine U.S.A. Other World Country I declare that i have read the privacy policy and agree to the use and processing of data Privacy - GDPR 679/2016 - Terms and Conditions - Site Map LIONARD SPA | P.I. 01660450477 Copyright © 2018 | All texts and photographs are the property of Lionard Real Estate | Inc. All Rights Reserved. florence Via de’ Tornabuoni, 1 50123 Tel. +39 055 0548100 Via dei Banchi, 6 Ang. Piazza S. Maria Novella 50123 Tel. +39 055 0543400 Milan Via Borgonuovo, 20 20121 Tel. +39 02 25061442 Newsletter Fill in the form to sign up to our newsletter and get updates on Lionard Luxury Real Estate's exclusive properties. I declare that i have read the privacy policy and agree to the use and processing of data x Notice: this site or third-party tools used by this website make use of cookies necessary for the operation and useful for the purposes outlined in the Cookie Policy. If you want to learn more or deny the consent of all or some cookies, see the Cookie Policy. By closing this banner, scrolling this page, clicking on a link or continuing navigation in any other way, you give the consent to the use of cookies.