The Castello di Olivetto was built in 1424 by the Pucci family, an off and on ally of the Medici’s.During the wars with the Florentine Republic there was a battle at the castle during which all the adult members of the Pucci family were killed. A servant hid a male child in an underground tunnel. She was credited with saving the family line and her image later would grace the Pucci coat of arms as shown on the doorway above.
Beautiful photos, gorgeous country side. My favourite kinda place. Interesting how the live stock look so much happier here than anywhere else.
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Wow, did they give her part of the estate as well, I mean, without her, they’d have been through.
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Great story of the faithful servant.
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