The history of Castelfalfi

The History of Castelfalfi

Early History

Founded by the Etruscans

Later owned by Walfredo Della Gherardesca

1139: Sold to the bishop of Volterra for 100 Lire

13th to 15th century

1230: Under the rule of San Miniato 1370: Directly controlled by Florence; Blooming period

Famous citizen: Bertino da Castelfalfi

16th to 18th century

1554: Plundering and destruction during the war between Florence and Siena

Rebuilding under the rule of the Biondi family

Blooming period, up to 476 inhabitants

20th century

Many people left Castelfalfi because of the urbanisation in the 1950s

Result: Massive depopulation of Castelfalfi

Castelfalfi today: Revitalisation of agriculture and tourism

A business from Milan bought Castelfalfi and started to build a golf hotel, renovate old farms and revitalise the village.

Result: Beautiful holiday accommodation with great food, exceptional surrounding landscape and rustic buildings

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