Villafranca Castle, Medieval castle in Villafranca di Verona, Italy
The castle features high defensive walls, seven surveillance towers, and a central fortified structure built with light-colored limestone blocks.
Construction of the castle began in 1199 after the Battle of Ponte dei Molini and concluded in 1202 to protect citizens from Mantuan attacks.
The Church of Christ within the fortress contains a 14th-century fresco of the Crucifixion and three 18th-century paintings by Giovanni Battista Lanceni.
Visitors can explore the castle grounds and towers every Sunday between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM, with parking available in the town center.
The castle formed part of a 13-mile defensive wall system called Serraglio, connecting five fortresses from Borghetto to Nogarole Rocca.
Location: Villafranca di Verona
Address: Via Luigi Zago
GPS coordinates: 45.34988,10.84271
Latest update: May 13, 2025 10:43
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