This 15th century castle set in the Tuscan countryside has an enduring place in the history of Florence, Italy. The Cavalcanti Castle was constructed around 1427 by a descendant of Guido Cavalcanti, a renowned poet and friend of writer-philosopher Dante Alighieri.
When the castle was built there were no notable figures within the still-prominent family, but they remained active in Florentine political and religious life. The Cavalcantis would regain their influence when marriage united them with the powerful Medici family.
