Poppi (Poppi Castello) is a castle in the Casentino valley, Tuscany, in the Florenzen chronicle (1300). It is the model even of the Palazzo Vecchio and of Dante’s residence.
| Type | Place |
| Chronicle | Florenzen |
| Era | 1300 |
| Location | Casentino valley, Tuscany |
| Spanish entry | Poppi |
Background
The castle stood under the guard of the Guidi line. Three things happened there: the taking of the valley, a secret mining operation, and the cutting off of shipments along the Arno. Those involved are either bought or overwhelmed.
Vicariate
Salvestro de’ Medici names the party vicars of Florence. They must take control of Poppi, by fair means or foul. They are given possession as vicars, as governors elected in Florence, and must go to live in the castle.
The written appointment names Guido di Simone of the Guidi house and notes that the castle’s architect is Arnolfo di Cambio.