Castello di Punta Pagana, Coastal fortress in Rapallo, Italy
The stone fortress stands on Punta Pagana promontory with thick defensive walls overlooking the Tigullio Gulf between Santa Margherita Ligure and Rapallo.
The Republic of Genoa built this defensive fortress in 1625 to protect the coast from potential attacks by Charles Emmanuel I, Duke of Savoy.
The fortress represents the military architecture of the Genoese Republic and forms part of a network of coastal defense structures in the Tigullio area.
The fortress belongs to the Sovereign Military Order of Malta and visitors can view the exterior structure while walking along Via San Michele.
Despite being fully armed and staffed, this fortress never engaged in combat throughout its military service from 1631 to 1705.
Location: Rapallo
Inception: 1625
Address: Via Prelo
GPS coordinates: 44.33554,9.22547
Latest update: March 6, 2025 22:49
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