Castello di Celsa
Sovicille - Siena
From the 13th Century to the present time
The Castel has belonged to the same family for about four centuries.
The peculiarity is that, since 1612, it has often been inherited by the females of the family; from the noble de Vecchi family from Siena to the Florentine Antinori family to the current owners of the Aldobrandini family.
The Story
The origins of the myth
Celsa is located along a secondary road of the “via Francigena”, which takes you from Colle Val d’Elsa to Siena and overlooks the wonderful landscape that stretches from Siena to Monte Amiata. The original Castle dates back to the 13th century; during the 16th century, the Celsi family from Siena decided to refurbish it and transform it into a country house. The project was commissioned to the architect Baldassare Peruzzi, whose intervention can be seen in the beautiful circular chapel and the terraced wall, embellished with niches aligned to the entrance pathway.
After being destroyed by the imperial troops of Charles V in the middle of the sixteenth century, it was handed over to the de Vecchi family. At the end of the nineteenth century Maria Antinori Aldobrandini, daughter of Giulia de Vecchi and great-grandmother of the current owners, commissioned architect Mariani to make a further transformation of the Castle, by raising the east tower and crowning it with battlements, bringing the building to its present form.
InsightsSleeping at the Limonaia
La Limonaia
Stays in the Limonaia
The “Limonaia” can accommodate up to 10 people. It is so called because it was used as a winter shelter for the lemon trees, which still decorate and fill with scent the Italian garden during the summer. It is the ideal place to relax in the peace and silence of the countryside and an excellent starting point for visiting the nearby places of interest such as Siena, Monteriggioni, the Chianti region, Florence and other less-known but delightful destinations.
Events
Weddings - Parties - Conferences
Depending on your preferences, the weather and the number of guests, you have a number of choices to celebrate your wedding: the same lawn that opens in front of the Chapel, the Castle’s courtyard or the Barn. The Barn can host up to 180 guests, it has 2 large rooms recently restored covered by a majestic truss roof and a bright open loggia overlooking the countryside.
Equipment and LocationVisits
The Park
The Italian Garden
Walking around the park during the warm afternoons, when the flowers are blooming or during the autumn days when the ivy covering the Castle of Celsa is coloured in red and yellow, is a pleasure that will remain in your memories for a long time.
Advance booking is requested to visit the park. You can send us an email to info@castellodicelsa.com.
A tour guide in Italian, English or German is available upon written request at the above mail.
Opening times:
– Tuesday: 9 am – 1pm & 3 pm – 6 pm
– Saturday: 9 am – 1 pm
Between June and September the opening days may be different, for more information contact us by email at info@castellodicelsa.com
Group bookings of over 10 people can contact the reservation office at the email info@castellodidelsa.com
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Magical atmosphere - Magnificent experience
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