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Radicofani

About 73 kilometers away from Siena, in Tuscany, Italy is where you'll find an almost magical town. This town seems stuck in the Middle Ages. Radicofani sits at about 800 meters above sea level, and its streets with stone houses seem like they "watch" over a beautiful mountain fortress. In the past, Radicofani was called "CalleMala" and every house was built around its castle. This was pretty typical throughout Tuscany and Lazio, and was coveted by nobles and the church. Since the 12th century, Radicofani has undergone papal jurisdiction, first under Pope Adrian IV and later, under Pope Innocent III.

Later, a nobleman named Ghino Tacco, snatched the clergy and the castle was then renamed Ghino Manor Tacca. Interestingly enough, we can see his name mentioned in the "classics" as it is quoted by two famous poets, Dante Alighieri in his "Divine Commedy" and Giovanni Boccaccio in the "Decameron." Throughout history the castle has undergone various dominations, such as "The Medicis" and The Dukes of Lorraine, who were the last people to exercise power in Radicofani, until it was incorporated into the Kingdom of Italy under King Vittorio Emanuele II of Savoia. Walking through the streets of Radicofani is like walking through history while enjoying the locals' hospitality and the tranquility and beauty of Tuscany.
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