Castello della Lucertola, Medieval castle in Apricale, Italy.
The Castello della Lucertola stands on elevated ground with stone walls and defensive towers overlooking the Ligurian landscape near the French border.
The castle construction began in 1400 under the direction of the House of Ventimiglia, serving as a strategic fortification in the northern Italian territory.
This Italian national heritage site maintains architectural elements that demonstrate the evolution of military construction techniques during the medieval period.
Visitors can reach the castle at Via Castello 1 in Apricale by following the path through the village and contacting +39-0184-208126 for guided tours.
The fortress contains specific defensive mechanisms and architectural features that reflect the military engineering knowledge of 15th-century northern Italy.
Location: Apricale
Inception: 14 century
Address: Via Castello, 1, Apricale (IM) 18035 18035
Phone: +390184208126
Email: apricale@apricale.org
GPS coordinates: 43.88039,7.65981
Latest update: March 13, 2025 17:00
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