Casentino, the border area, the valley has seen the populations of the Lombards, the Goths and the Byzantines, who have attested their presence on the territory with fortifications since the early Middle Ages. The number of towers, fortresses of castles and fortified villages exceeds 60 units. These almost always stood on the heights, along the roads and at forced passages, to control and dominate the territory. The fortifications of the upper Casentino belonged mainly to the dynasty of the Guidi Counts, while from Bibbiena to Subbiano they were subject to the family of the Bishops-Counts of the city of Arezzo. From the second half of the fifteenth century Casentino followed the fate related to the city of Florence.

“AntigonArt” is a social promotion association founded in 2016, as a result of the experiences lived in the field of childhood and theater by five girls, who decided to create a creative space open to the community. The five founding members work in the field of theatre, art and education, creating theatrical workshops for children and young people, animation events, managing services such as summer and post-school centers, carrying out educational activities in museums and libraries, special projects for schools.

• Full-day guided tour to Poppi Castle, Porciano Castle, Romena Castle and San Pietro a Romena Parish Church. The memory of Campaldino and the life of Dante in exile, in search of hospitality and protection in the castles of the lords of Casentino. An exploration of the territory through the places, characters and events mentioned in the Divine Comedy.
• Visit valid for two persons organized by “AntigonArt Aps”.