Castle of Gioiosa Guardia, Medieval castle in Villamassargia, Italy.
The Castle of Gioiosa Guardia stands on a hill overlooking the valley, featuring stone walls and defensive structures characteristic of medieval architecture.
The Della Gherardesca family constructed this fortress after 1258, following the partition of the Giudicato of Cagliari in southern Sardinia.
This fortress represents the military engineering practices of medieval Sardinia, displaying the techniques used for territorial control during feudal times.
Visitors can reach the castle by following marked paths from Villamassargia, with guided tours available through the local tourism office.
The castle served as a strategic point between territories controlled by different branches of the Della Gherardesca family during regional power struggles.
Location: Villamassargia
GPS coordinates: 39.26006,8.67325
Latest update: March 15, 2025 23:26
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