Lily Castle
Giglio Castello is the place where the history of Giglio Island comes to life.
Here locals live within the walls of the fortress, their stone houses built to fit the curves and meanders of the 13th-century castle.
Walking through the narrow streets, in contact with the ancient walls, is a bit eerie.
It is narrow and slightly claustrophobic, but mostly untouched by modern architecture. Definitely worth a look if you don't mind being a little squished!
Giglio Castello is where most of Giglio Island's wine is produced. These wineries are famous for their robust amber wine, Ansonica d'Costa Argento. Wine can be purchased and tasted at surrounding wineries.
Rocca Square in Giglio Castello is also the hometown of the famous violinist Uto Ughi.
You can reach Giglio Castello by bus from Giglio Porto and Campese. Tickets cost €2 for a single ride, and buses run every half hour.
The fortress
This castle was the base around which the thriving village of Giglio Castello was built by the Aldobrandeschi in the 13th century.
St. Peter Parish Church
This 15th-century church is not much to see on the outside, but inside, its beauty reflects the island's way of life and the treasures it has collected over the centuries.
