Poppi Castle

Toscana · Italia · Castle

The castle of the Guidi counts towers over the Casentino valley and ranks among Tuscany's best-preserved medieval strongholds. Legend tells of the beautiful Countess Matelda, who took young lovers while her husband was away at war – and at dawn sent them out through a "secret passage" that was in fact a dark pit lined with blades. When the local men vanished one by one she was exposed, and a furious mob dragged her up the tower, where she was walled up alive. To this day many claim to see a woman in white at the castle windows at night, and paranormal societies have carried out several investigations at the site.

FAQ

Hvor ligger Poppi Castle?

Poppi Castle ligger i Toscana, Italia.

Opplysningene bygger på lokal folketro og vitneskildringer.

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