Castel Pugliese

At a glance

Region: Tuscany
Province: Arezzo (AR)
Town: Arezzo

Castel Pugliese, also known as Battifolle Castle, stands in the hamlet of Battifolle, in the municipality of Arezzo. The name Pugliese comes from the family, originally from Prato, who owned it.

History

The name

According to Wikipedia, Battifolle Castle is also known as Castel Pugliese from the name of the Pugliese family, originally from Prato, who owned it for a couple of centuries. The origins of the castle and its medieval history (linked, for the place name Battifolle, to the Guidi counts, but this point is to be confirmed) are not documented in the sources consulted: to be confirmed.

What to see

Architectural description: to be confirmed. Wikipedia lists it among the military architecture of the municipality of Arezzo, together with the Fortezza Medicea.

Where it is

Hamlet of Battifolle, municipality of Arezzo (AR), Tuscany. It lies in the Arezzo area, in the Valdarno/Casentino zone north-east of the provincial capital (exact position: to be confirmed).

Practical information

Tickets and where to buy them

Ticket information: to be confirmed. No paid admission is documented in the sources consulted; ask the municipality.

Opening days and hours

Opening days and hours: to be confirmed.

Where to eat

In the nearest town you will find restaurants, trattorias and bars; for up-to-date suggestions ask the tourist office or the municipality. Specific details: to be confirmed.

Parking and services

Parking and services: to be confirmed. It is usually best to leave the car in the village and continue on foot.

Accessibility and other information

Whether it is private property or open to visitors: to be confirmed. Before going up, check with the Municipality of Arezzo.

Opening hours, prices and services change often: before your visit, call the official number or check the castle’s website. Last checked: November 2026.

Sources: Wikipedia – Arezzo