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Fortezza Orsini

154 Reviews

#6 of 28 things to do in Sorano

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Parco Archeologico Citta del Tufo | Piazza della fortezza 1, 58010, Sorano, Italy

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“Medieval & Renaissance architecture ”

We enjoyed exploring the grounds of this ancient castle. Entry is free and you can access it at the... read more

Reviewed August 13, 2017

lozzygirl

Norwich, United Kingdom

via mobile

“We toured the underground elements of the fort ”

What a very interesting tour of the fort and the complexity of the battlements built in the 15th... read more

Reviewed October 7, 2015

JoelK382

Vancouver, Canada

via mobile

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sarahdM2423LM

Reviewed August 2, 2019 via mobile

Dive into the past!

10.00 AM we went into the past!A great tour of more than one hour reaching the deepest areas of the fortress!Our guide Sean was very addictive in the descriptions of the itineraries as well very funny.I suggest a stop in the fortress between a glass...More

Date of experience: August 2019

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guorlan

Italy

246154

Reviewed October 5, 2018

A highlight of your holiday in Italy

Italy has much to offer its guests, and most of the best experiences are off the beaten track, or generally difficult to find. Sorano is one of these, with amazing etruscan trails carved in the living rock, mediaeval castles and fortresses, delightful walks and views....More

Date of experience: October 2018

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429stefanos

34179

Reviewed August 17, 2018 via mobile

Empty spaces

The central part of the caste, where the hotel and the piazza are nicely kept it is OK. Unfortunately to reach that area you have to pass through the first castle and the reception: here there are offices, shops, walk away a to the towers......More

Date of experience: August 2018

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Temper43

Panama City, Panama

937267

Reviewed October 3, 2017

Amazing fortress and visit

If you are in Sorano, it is worth the visit that starts in the Parco Archeologico, and it will take you as well underground the fortress.and understand how the Orsinis, developed the place. Simply must.

Date of experience: September 2017

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lozzygirl

Norwich, United Kingdom

Reviewed August 13, 2017 via mobile

Medieval & Renaissance architecture

We enjoyed exploring the grounds of this ancient castle. Entry is free and you can access it at the top of via di montorio by steps leading up on the left or drive further up the hill (about 2km) to an area of free parking...More

Date of experience: August 2017

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aethena l

Province of Pisa, Italy

6114

Reviewed August 26, 2016

Incredible fortress perched on a 100m high tufo peak.

Incredible fortress sitting on a 100m high tufo, with views across the valley to troglodyte dwellings, plenty of information on Orsini family and Sarona as a whole

Date of experience: August 2016

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E R

freehold, United States

5815

Reviewed May 7, 2016

Nice place to visit for history lovers or on a rainy day

WE had a very nice tour there with a lovely guide from the museum. Interesting for history and architecture lovers.

Date of experience: April 2016

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JoelK382

Vancouver, Canada

2286440

Reviewed October 7, 2015 via mobile

We toured the underground elements of the fort

What a very interesting tour of the fort and the complexity of the battlements built in the 15th century. Quite interesting about the entrance to the castle, the fortifications if attacked, the connections underground between the forts, etc.

Date of experience: October 2015

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jfultz81

Kansas City, Missouri

20898

Reviewed January 7, 2015

Great tour!

We were staying at the hotel, so we decided to take a tour of the fortress and museum. It was €4/pp, which was very reasonable for the length of the tour. We had a great guide and toured top to bottom. There were a few...More

Date of experience: September 2014

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Mary I

Rockville Centre, New York

4136

Reviewed March 26, 2013

The Fortress of Orsini

My 4 year old had a ball and as a result so did we! We slept in the hotel part of the fortress and in the morning with had breakfast with delicious chocolate filled crossiants and a cafe latte. I totally reccomend the tour of...More

Date of experience: July 2012

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