This is the way in which Cesare
Merciai, Castello di Magona's current owner will greet you.
Castello di Magona
was built during the first decade of the 16TH century and became the residence
of Leopold II, Grand Duke of Tuscany, during the reclamation of the Maremma
land.
In 1860 passed into the hands of the Merciais' family, who
transformed it into a "Historical House" open to all those who wish to
allow themselves an unforgettable holiday and to discover this beautiful land rich in
history and art.
Leopold II was born on the 3rd of October 1797 in Florence and died in Rome
on the 29th of January 1870. He was the last Grand Duke of Tuscany and reigned from 1824 to 1859.
His Reign ended with his abdication.
Castello di Magona has been the residence of many Grand Dukes of Tuscany, but Leopold II lived here the longest.
Documents have been found, dated 1529, that testify the existence of an older palace that was
rearranged to become the Railways Administration of Campiglia Marittima.
Subsequent works carried out since 1900, have been supervised by the Italian "Monuments and Fine Arts Office".
Today the castle represent one of the most important monuments of the "Val di Cornia" (Cornia Valley).
Castello di Magona
was built during the first decade of the 16TH century and became the residence
of Leopold II, Grand Duke of Tuscany, during the reclamation of the Maremma
land.
Leopold II was born on the 3rd of October 1797 in Florence and died in Rome
on the 29th of January 1870. He was the last Grand Duke of Tuscany and reigned from 1824 to 1859.
His Reign ended with his abdication.