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A mountainside castle built in the 11th century that was essential to the Italian papal battles is now a holiday property.
A medieval castle fortress in Coreglia Antelminelli, known in Italian as “Rocca,” is now a unique vacation home sprawled atop a buttress along the steep valleys of the rivers Ania and Segone in the Apennines mountains. The fortification, which most likely dates back to the 11th century, was used by different factions as they fought over supporting the papal or imperial powers. Frequently during conflicts between Lucca and its neighbors, Rocca played an important military role. From the Rocca’s strategic position, a vast portion of the surrounding valleys can be observed.
