Fortress of San Leo, Military fortress and museum in San Leo, Italy
The Fortress of San Leo stands on a rocky mountain peak, featuring Renaissance architecture with two main sections connected by thick defensive walls.
Federico da Montefeltro captured the fortress in 1441, leading to extensive renovations by engineer Francesco di Giorgio Martini to modernize its military defenses.
The fortress museum displays regional military artifacts, historical documents, and architectural elements that reflect the development of Italian defensive structures.
Visitors can access guided tours of the castle grounds, including the ancient walls, chapel, prison cells, and multiple exhibition spaces throughout the year.
The fortress served as the final prison for Count Alessandro Cagliostro, a notable Freemason who spent his last years confined within its formidable walls.
Location: San Leo
Inception: 1441
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture
Phone: +39054794641
Email: pm-ero@beniculturali.it
Website: https://san-leo.it/monumenti-visita-san-leo/la-fortezza-rinascimentale
GPS coordinates: 43.89623,12.34604
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:57
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