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Important noble palace in the historic center of Piobbico. It belonged to the Michelini Tocci family since 1700, it consists of two wings, the most recent of the 1800s was partly obtained by digging the rock of the mountain. The courtyard is then closed by what was the servants' residence. It is spread over three levels: at the lowest of the beautiful cellars, where there are still barrels and a press for the production of wine. The first floor was intended for the owners and the last was inhabited by the farmer. From the top floor there is access to a panoramic garden developed on three terraces: from here you can admire the castle of the Brancaleoni, an important family that ruled the city since the Middle Ages. In all there are over 20 rooms, some decorated with frescoes. The staircases are also very beautiful, in local pink stone and with railings decorated in wrought iron. The building needs radical restoration and lends itself to an elegant accommodation facility. The history of Piobbico is identified with that of the Brancaleoni family, captains of fortune who were entrusted with the territory of Piobbico as a fief around the year 1000 and who were led by them for five centuries. They initially built an imposing castle on a spur of Mount Nerone, then went down to the valley and built their Castle, which was transformed over time, from the twelfth to the seventeenth century, as a symbol of the consolidated prestige of the family. Today tourism is based on the history of the place and on the natural beauty of the Monte Nerone massif, where a dense path has been implemented and where in the winter season you can practice alpine skiing.