Castle of Montessoro, Medieval castle in Isola del Cantone, Italy.
The Castle of Montessoro stands as a stone fortification on elevated terrain, featuring defensive walls and architectural elements characteristic of Ligurian construction methods.
This fortress, connected to the influential House of Spinola, played a strategic role in controlling the territories within the Metropolitan City of Genoa during medieval times.
The castle represents a significant example of medieval military architecture and maintains its status as an Italian national heritage site in the Ligurian region.
Visitors can reach the Castle of Montessoro by following strada provinciale 46, with specific coordinates at 44.652173 latitude and 9.00402 longitude.
The castle structure incorporates local stone materials from the surrounding mountains, displaying traditional building techniques of northern Italian fortifications.
Location: Isola del Cantone
Address: SP 46
GPS coordinates: 44.65217,9.00402
Latest update: March 8, 2025 01:31
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