Castello della Rancia, Medieval castle in Tolentino, Italy
The Castello della Rancia features a square structure with crenellated walls, three corner towers, and a central tower reaching 25 meters in height.
The castle, constructed in 1353 by Rodolfo II Varano, served as a strategic fortification to control the Chienti valley and the Roman road network.
The castle houses the Archaeological Museum Aristide Gentiloni Silverj, displaying collections of Picene and Roman artifacts from the region.
Located 7 kilometers from central Tolentino in the Marche region, the castle currently undergoes renovations and hosts periodic historical reenactments.
The name Rancia derives from 'grancia,' referring to its original function as a granary for Cistercian monks from the nearby Fiastra Abbey.
Location: Tolentino
Inception: 1353
Architects: Andrea Beltrami
Address: Contrada Rancia - Tolentino
GPS coordinates: 43.23487,13.36458
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:35
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