Rocca Estense, 14th century fortress in San Felice sul Panaro, Italy.
The fortress features a quadrilateral layout with three angular towers, battlements, and a tall mastio tower in the southeast corner.
The Rocca Estense construction started in 1340 under Marquis Obizzo III d'Este and underwent major renovations by military architect Bartolino da Novara in 1412.
The ground floor prison walls contain preserved prisoner graffiti, while the upper floor houses the chamber where Pope Julius II stayed in 1511.
The fortress is located at Via Augusto Modena 17 in San Felice sul Panaro and currently undergoes restoration work following the 2012 earthquake damage.
The mastio's topmost room displays Renaissance frescoes depicting the white eagle of the Este family against a blue background.
Location: San Felice sul Panaro
Inception: 14 century
Address: Via Mazzini
GPS coordinates: 44.83893,11.14122
Latest update: March 7, 2025 12:21
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