Rocca aldobrandesca, Medieval fortress in Giglio Castello, Italy
The trapezoidal stone fortress stands at the island's highest point, featuring multiple levels and a semicircular watchtower integrated into the defensive walls.
Built in the 10th century for the Abbey of Tre Fontane in Rome, the fortress passed to the Aldobrandeschi family in the 12th century and later to Pisan control.
The fortress contains the Santa Barbara chapel, constructed in 1762 to replace an earlier Holy Trinity chapel established by the Aldobrandeschi family.
The fortress transformed from a military structure to a prison after Italy's unification and now functions as a residential complex open for guided visits.
The fortress walls rest on substantial stone bases with corner bastions pointing outward, demonstrating medieval defensive architecture techniques.
Location: Giglio
GPS coordinates: 42.36658,10.90060
Latest update: March 14, 2025 09:01
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