Cittadella di Torino, Military citadel in Turin, Italy
The pentagonal fortress extends with five bastions connected by thick walls, featuring a central double-helix well for water supply during sieges.
Duke Emanuele Filiberto commissioned architect Francesco Paciotto to construct this defensive structure between 1564 and 1570 after moving the capital from Chambéry.
The remaining entrance building, known as Mastio, contains the National Historical Museum of Artillery, displaying military artifacts from different periods.
The museum offers guided tours through its two floors, presenting visitors with extensive collections of weapons, armor, and military equipment from past centuries.
During the 1706 siege, soldier Pietro Micca sacrificed his life by detonating explosives in the underground tunnels to prevent enemy forces from entering.
Location: Turin
GPS coordinates: 45.07111,7.67444
Latest update: May 10, 2025 20:02
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