The immense variety of ring roads that follow the contour lines, of the radial roads that wind up the slopes, and of those that lie between the two, gives rise to such a wealth and diversity of architectural styles and forms in the buildings lining them that it is impossible, in this context, to provide an exhaustive overview of them.
The following images offer just a taste of the architectural variety and richness that characterise this medieval town.
It grows organically within the existing city walls, following a single principle: making the most of the limited space available. Every nook and cranny is utilised; the houses nestle against one another, following the contours of the site, and make use of porticoes and overhangs.
The architecture is on a small scale, so that the houses and shops of the common people appear tiny and, to us, almost impractical and inaccessible.
Generally speaking, Casalvieri, as in all medieval towns, allowing for the buildings that have been replaced over time, the oldest buildings are those constructed at the top and in the centre, alongside the architectural landmarks (castle, palace, church) to capitalise on the advantages afforded by their proximity (protection, prestige, property value), and then gradually downwards until they reach the foot of the walls.