Rancia Castle, Medieval fortress museum in Tolentino, Italy.
The square-shaped castle features thick stone walls, three defensive towers, and a central courtyard with cylindrical brick pillars supporting arched porticoes.
In 1815, the castle grounds witnessed the Battle of Tolentino between King Murat's Neapolitan forces and Austrian troops, resulting in Austrian victory.
The castle houses the Aristide Gentiloni Silverj Archaeological Museum, displaying artifacts from Picene and Roman civilizations found in the region.
Visitors can explore the castle's four-floor main tower, including the former prison basement with iron rings still attached to the walls.
The structure originated as a granary for Cistercian monks from Fiastra Abbey, with its name deriving from the Latin word 'granica.'
Location: Tolentino
Address: Contrada Rancia, 62029 Tolentino MC
Phone: +390733973349
Website: https://tolentinomuseicivici.it/castello-della-rancia-tolentino-2
GPS coordinates: 43.23082,13.35583
Latest update: March 14, 2025 11:26
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