A Restored 1740s Fortress in Spain Built to Defend Against Pirates
Commissioned in 1740 under the Spanish Bourbons, Castillo del Príncipe — named for the son of King Charles III — is a rare horseshoe-shaped coastal fortress restored into a nine-bedroom retreat overlooking Galicia’s rugged Costa da Morte.
16th-Century Seafront Fortress for Sale on Capraia Island, Tuscany
A fortified estate on Tuscany’s most remote island—now restored and for sale for the first time in over a century.
Luxury Holiday Rental: Medieval Fortress on the French Riviera
The 11th century fortress has been restored into a luxury retreat and venue offering panoramic views of the Cote d’Azur.
Medici Family Fortress in Emilia-Romagna, Italy
The Italian property for sale dates back to the 16th century, built as a military fortress for Cosimo I de’ Medici by the Renaissance architect Baldassarre Lanci in 1564.
A Renaissance Castle in the Champagne Region of France
Considered a gem of the Champagne-Ardennes region, this Renaissance castle was once described by Victor Hugo as “a delightful pandemonium of turrets, weathervanes, gables, dormers and chimneys”.
Luxury Fortress Near Florence
On the market with Palazzo Estate, the historic castle is surrounded by 248 acres of countryside with centuries-old vineyards and olive groves, currently in production.
A French Fortress in the Rhone-Alpes
On the market with Annecy Sotheby’s Realty, this unique fortress in the Savoy region of France offers 180 degree views, from Mont-Blanc to the Vercors Massif.
Historic Medici Property in the Heart of Emilia-Romagna
On the market with Prestige Properties Italy, the property was built in 1564 by the Renaissance architect Baldassarre Lanci as a military fortress for Cosimo I de' Medici, the second Duke of Florence, and later the first Grand Duke of Tuscany.