Castello di Montecopiolo, Medieval fortress in Montecopiolo, Italy.
Castello di Montecopiolo is a medieval fortress positioned on a mountain ridge between two river valleys, with multiple defensive walls arranged in concentric rings. The site contains various building structures within the fortifications that show different phases of military use and occupation.
The fortress was founded in the 10th century as the primary residence of the Montefeltro counts, whose family later established the Duchy of Urbino. The site underwent several structural modifications over the centuries as military needs and technologies evolved.
The fortress served as the power center of the region for centuries and continues to define the village's identity today. Visitors can see how the fortifications command the landscape and reflect the strategic importance of this hilltop position.
The site is accessible to visitors through guided tours with archaeological information provided on location. Wear comfortable shoes as the pathways across the ridge are uneven, and careful footing is needed when exploring the ruins.
Large limestone quarries from the 10th to 12th centuries remain visible at the site and come from the original construction period of the fortress. These excavations show how inhabitants extracted local stone directly from the mountainside to build their stronghold.
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