Castello di Vescona
At a glance
- Region
- Tuscany
- Province
- Siena (SI)
- Town
- Asciano
Vescona Castle, in the municipality of Asciano (SI), is a vanished fortification: according to Wikipedia it stood near the present-day Fattoria Chigi, in the locality of Vescona.
History
The sources consulted give no dates or events for the castle: to be confirmed. Vescona is one of the small villages born in the Middle Ages and once administrative centres, now sparsely populated.
What to see
It does not survive as a castle that can be visited. In the area you can find the Fattoria Chigi, the church of San Florenzo a Vescona and the parish church of San Giovanni Battista a Pievina.
Where it is
Località Vescona, municipality of Asciano (SI), Crete Senesi.
Practical information
Tickets and where to buy them
Not visitable as a castle; the farm is private property, access conditions to be confirmed.
Opening days and hours
To be confirmed.
Where to eat
To be confirmed.
Parking and services
To be confirmed.
Accessibility and other information
To be confirmed.
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 – Asciano
How to get there
Source: Castelli, Rocche e Fortificazioni in Italia (Facebook)
