The site of fortified Bibbiano is present on the spot at least dall'850, owned by the Count of Lombard Guinigi Reghinari linked to the time of imperial Louis II. The name Bibbiano derives from 'Bibbio' (Latin bibianum), aquatic bird similar all'anatra which these lands were rich Fischione also called.
Ownership of Guiglieschi, in 1051 the Emperor Henry III delivered the records of the protection of Sant'Antimo. Then Bibbiano went accounts Cacciaconti that in 1197 they gave it to the Republic Senese provided that the strengthening of structures. Further additions and restorations were carried out in 1338 and 1400.
Although it is used more as a residence and as a fortress, Bibbiano is still in its proud appearance of a medieval castle, a massive square surrounded by a moat, the main door with drawbridge, two masonry walls with loopholes, walkway and a large patrol the battlements Guelph intact, two corner turrets with defensive equipment to stick on stone corbels (both on the Western Front, integrates and disappearance), keep Central (whose top was rebuilt after the earthquake of 1909 and with roof supported on the existing battlements).

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