Castello Svevo, Hohenstaufen castle in Augusta, Italy
The castle features a square layout with four corner towers and a pentagonal tower near the main entrance on the southern wall.
Emperor Frederick II commissioned the construction of Castello Svevo in 1232, appointing Riccardo da Lentini as the chief architect of this military stronghold.
The structure incorporates elements of Roman castrum design and Cistercian architectural principles, particularly influenced by the monastery of Clairvaux.
The castle stands on an island connected to Augusta by a bridge, with the current police station occupying part of the fortification complex.
Between 1890 and 1979, this medieval fortress served as a prison, leading to significant modifications of its internal structure and original layout.
Location: Augusta
Inception: 1232
Address: Lungomare Gioacchino Rossini, 1
GPS coordinates: 37.23459,15.22072
Latest update: March 5, 2025 11:23
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