Rancia Castle, Medieval fortress museum in Tolentino, Italy.
Description
Rancia Castle is a medieval fortress with a square footprint, thick stone walls, and three defensive towers in Tolentino. The central courtyard has cylindrical brick pillars supporting arched porticoes, and the four-story main tower can be explored from bottom to top.
History
The structure began as a grain storage facility for Cistercian monks from Fiastra Abbey during medieval times. In 1815, the grounds witnessed the Battle of Tolentino when Austrian troops defeated King Murat's forces.
Culture
The fortress houses the Aristide Gentiloni Silverj Archaeological Museum with artifacts from Picene and Roman peoples of the region. The collections show objects that reflect daily life across different periods.
Practical
The grounds are accessible and allow visitors to explore all levels of the main tower, including the basement that once served as a prison. Iron rings still attached to the walls show the original function of the lowest floor.
Did you know?
The castle's name comes from the Latin word 'granica,' which refers to its original role as a grain storage building. This origin shows how the structure grew from a practical agricultural need of the medieval region.
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