Castello di Niviano, Medieval castle in Rivergaro, Italy.
Castello di Niviano stands as a rectangular fortress built in brick during the 12th century, featuring four cylindrical corner towers and remnants of its original double drawbridge system along the Trebbia River.
Originally constructed on earlier defensive structures, the castle belonged to the Malaspina family in the 12th century before passing to the Landi di Rivalta in the 14th century and witnessing peasant revolts in 1462.
The fortress represents a prime example of rural military architecture in the Piacenza region, showcasing typical features of plains fortifications including cylindrical towers and brick walls with integrated agricultural buildings.
Currently functioning as a private agricultural estate, the castle remains closed to public visits but can be viewed from the municipal road connecting Niviano to Rivergaro in the upper Po Valley.
The castle uniquely preserves the original bolt seats from its medieval drawbridge mechanisms and incorporates ancient defensive walls into surrounding farm buildings, maintaining its agricultural function for centuries.
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