There is historical evidence of the fortified castle of Calamecca from the mid-11"1 century: this was a stop along the ancient routes which met here and linked tlie valleys ofPescia and Pistoia across Femminamorta. Casore del Monte and Sen'avalle Pisto/ese. The village has been transformed and extended over time, but traces remain of the castle's 13th century structure, rebuilt after 1182 when it was destroyed by the Pistoiese rebelling against the city's magistracy. The church of San Miniate and some of the aristocratic buildings have 16"' century features. Other nearby places have memories of medieval castles, such as Lanciole,
which still has its typical fortress plan and Crespole, a castle which became the favourite residence of noble families during Medici rule.
