Buranaccio Tower

At a glance

Region: Tuscany
Province: Grosseto (GR)
Town: Capalbio

The Torre di Buranaccio is a coastal tower on the shore of Lake Burano, in the municipality of Capalbio (Grosseto). It is the southernmost coastal tower on the Tyrrhenian coast of Tuscany.

History

A border tower

The present fortification was built around the mid-16th century, probably on the site of an earlier medieval structure. It was the southernmost defensive outpost of the Stato dei Presìdi, on the border with the Grand Duchy of Tuscany and the Papal States.

The following centuries

It has undergone some renovation work that has kept its original appearance almost intact.

What to see

The tower recalls the stylistic elements of the more imposing Spanish Fortress of Porto Santo Stefano. It rises over three levels, with a square section on a powerful sloping base; the stone-faced walls are 2-3 metres thick. At the top, a crown of corbels supports the summit terrace, which has no crenellation.

Where it is

It stands along the coastal strip of the municipality of Capalbio, in the province of Grosseto (Tuscany), on the shore of Lake Burano.

Practical information

Tickets and where to buy them

To be confirmed: I did not find an up-to-date official figure.

Opening days and hours

To be confirmed: I did not find an up-to-date official figure.

Where to eat

To be confirmed: I did not find an up-to-date official figure.

Parking and services

To be confirmed: I did not find an up-to-date official figure.

Accessibility and other information

State of conservation, ownership and possibility of visiting the interior: to be confirmed. No public opening hours are known.

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 (it): Torre di Buranaccio