Sorci Castle is a small fortress located in Tuscany. In particular, it is located in San Lorenzo, in the province of Arezzo. Between 1234 and 1650 it was the summer residence of the influential Ghibelline family Tarlati di Pietramala. In particular, it is the residence of the famous leader Baldaccio Bruni with his wife Annalena Malatesta. It seems that Baldaccio is still in the castle. In fact, many are witnesses of mysterious nocturnal noises and ghostly presences.
Is Baldaccio di Anghiari the ghost?
Baldaccio di Anghiari, is defined by Machiavelli as a most excellent man of war. Son of Piero di Vagnone Bruni, Baldaccio was born in Ranco, near Anghiari around 1400. At the age of twenty he already distinguished himself as he leads his band of armed men with whom he carries out robberies and looting. Although sentenced to death twice, in 1420 and 1425, he always managed to escape capture. Captain general of the Florentine infantry, Baldaccio denounces Bartolomeo Orlandini for having abandoned the castle of Marradi in front of Piccinino's troops.
Having become Gonfaloniere di Giustizia, Orlandini takes revenge for the insult he suffered. On 6 September 1441, he summons Baldaccio a Palazzo Vecchio and has him killed by treachery. Then wounded and thrown to the ground from the windows in the courtyard, almost dead, his head was cut off. On the other hand, the incident moved all of Florence and Pope Eugene IV himself.
The Sorci Castle between legend and tourism
Sorci castle is known above all for its paranormal activities. In the first place there is the legend of Baldaccio's ghost who was treacherously killed. As a result of that tragic death, it is therefore no wonder that his ghost wanders around at night in search of revenge. Regardless of knowing the history of the castle, some guests claim to have heard strange noises. In fact, there are those who say they have heard the sound of an ocarina or a piano. Instead, others have even heard screams, crying and the sound of a moving armor.
The presence of ghosts with the appearance of religious is also recorded, probably due to the existence of an ancient monastery near the castle. Currently the castle of Sorci is a bed & breakfast. Despite the legend, many tourists ask to spend the night here. One night hoping to meet the ghost.
Paranormal visits to the Sorci Castle
Over the years, innumerable research groups have passed inside the castle of Sorci and almost all have recovered material. The fact that, according to them, there is interesting material does not mean that the ghost exists. On the other hand, the mystery also serves to attract tourists. In fact, the Sorci Castle comes alive with many cultural initiatives. Equally there are many lovers of mysteries and the occult who participate in visits that last until late at night. Thus you can try with the help of ghost Buster, the emotions of manifestations. In particular, guests are entertained by the presentation of books about the castle. But at night it is possible to visit rooms and cellars where there is no shortage of noises, screams and sounds from beyond the grave. In other words, it seems that, in his castle, Baldaccio appears as a beheaded warrior, in search of revenge and justice.
