Rocca Federico II
Rocca Federico II
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Virginia808 contributions
Jun 2022
I have seen many great viewing points in Italy and elsewhere and this rightfully belongs on that list. Indeed, I had read it was very nice and the desk clerk at our hotel said it was the best thing in town to see ( actually, the only thing worth seeing, according to him, but I disagree on that. Several worthwhile places, actually. ), So I was prepared for a pleasant experience. What I got was a stunning 360 panorama that seem to stretch forever. It was lovely and enchanting. Truly one of the best in Italy. One of those times when Rick Steves hit it on the nail. So if you can squeeze a few hours for a side trip, or even an hour, it's worth making a detour here or even if you are going to Pisa or Lucca from Florence, it makes an excellent pit stop. And while there supplement your viewing experience with a run up the very nearby Torre di Matilde. While a tad less impressive than Federico, if it were the only tower in town you would still be supremely satisfied. Together, they give you a fairly comprehensive look see of the surrounding area and from slightly different angles.
This gets my top tier recommendation ( admittedly a fairly large and growing tier the more I travel ). I have absolutely no doubt you will be glad you made the time to visit this gem and all that this compact town has to offer.
This gets my top tier recommendation ( admittedly a fairly large and growing tier the more I travel ). I have absolutely no doubt you will be glad you made the time to visit this gem and all that this compact town has to offer.
Written 14 September 2022
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Jesmond S
Pembroke, Malta137 contributions
Feb 2020
It was worth a visit from Pisa (by train and bus) to San Miniato - Rocca Federico is at the top of San Miniato and offers a wonderful view of Tuscany. Worth the walk up the hill.
Written 16 March 2020
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Kjetil E
Montecarlo, Italy1,019 contributions
Nov 2019
Interesting view point. Looking in all direction and see a lot of Tuscany. Being there in late autumn was special. Heading back in the summer to look at different colors.
Written 16 November 2019
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Perry G
Blairgowrie, UK367 contributions
Jun 2019 • Friends
unfortunately arrived just as they were closing the tower. It is still a nice view from the plateau where the castle used to be.
Written 30 July 2019
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Dave M
Dunblane, UK163 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
Looking for somewhere off the beaten track and found San Miniato.
Caught the train from Pisa and then a taxi up from San Miniato train station (€12) to the old town. Walked to the top of the hill and scaled the tower (€3.5/p) and rewarded with superb views.
Well worth a visit but note that the buses don’t seem to run on Sundays, hence the taxi.
Caught the train from Pisa and then a taxi up from San Miniato train station (€12) to the old town. Walked to the top of the hill and scaled the tower (€3.5/p) and rewarded with superb views.
Well worth a visit but note that the buses don’t seem to run on Sundays, hence the taxi.
Written 21 July 2019
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rahi1357
London, UK25 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
Beautiful and calm place , the village was really peaceful I hope I can come back soon there , we really enjoyed to spend all my afternoon there .
Written 2 March 2019
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angie c
Buderim, Australia259 contributions
May 2018 • Friends
Unfortunately the original tower was destroyed by the Germans in 1944. The present tower is a faithful reproduction then of the original. It stands 30 metres tall, 129 steps up two levels and once at the top you get a panoramic view of the Tuscan countryside. Originally it was part of a two-walled circular defence system and then later it was used to house political prisoners.
There are quite a lot of fairly wide, shallow steps up from the Piazza and it is absolutely well worth the effort even if you don’t go up to the top of the tower (which costs 3 euros, 50).
At the base of the tower is a wide open grassed space with magnificent views but very little shade.
There are quite a lot of fairly wide, shallow steps up from the Piazza and it is absolutely well worth the effort even if you don’t go up to the top of the tower (which costs 3 euros, 50).
At the base of the tower is a wide open grassed space with magnificent views but very little shade.
Written 27 May 2018
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A31970
Amsterdam, The Netherlands516 contributions
Jul 2017 • Couples
Very lovely view. On a sunny day you can see the town and the surroundings. A steep climb (stairs) but doable, also with kids. The best light for taking photos is in the late afternoon. On a hot day, visit the Rocca in the evening.
Written 7 August 2017
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EllenChr
Oslo, Norway2,433 contributions
Jul 2017 • Family
There are some steps to Climb to get up - but it's a must if you're in this small town. The view is great - you can see quite far on a Clear day.
Written 20 July 2017
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FreddyNeitsche
Geneva, Switzerland159 contributions
Jun 2017 • Couples
It was 34° when we arrived at the parking, fortunately there is a lift which takes you up to the lower part of the village.
Getting up to the tower is easy, there are a few stars to climb but unfortunately at the base of the tower the area is a little but unkempt... Tuscany is huge and very varied region and even though the view was nice it was not as nice as some of the other regions that we had visited. We found San Gimignano far more beautiful in respects to the view from the tower..
Also some readers mentioned being able to climb the tower but when we were there the door at the bottom was solidly closed and did not look as though it had been opened recently..
Getting up to the tower is easy, there are a few stars to climb but unfortunately at the base of the tower the area is a little but unkempt... Tuscany is huge and very varied region and even though the view was nice it was not as nice as some of the other regions that we had visited. We found San Gimignano far more beautiful in respects to the view from the tower..
Also some readers mentioned being able to climb the tower but when we were there the door at the bottom was solidly closed and did not look as though it had been opened recently..
Written 13 June 2017
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