Forte Malatesta, Renaissance fort in Ascoli Piceno, Italy.
The Forte Malatesta stands on the left bank of the Castellano River, featuring a distinctive irregular star-shaped design by architect Antonio da Sangallo the Younger.
Pope Paul III Farnese commissioned the transformation of the existing fortress into a papal garrison in 1543, replacing earlier defensive structures from Roman times.
The Early Middle Ages Museum within the fort displays artifacts from the Lombard necropolis of Castel Trosino, including jewelry and weapons from noble tombs.
Visitors can explore the fort from Tuesday to Friday between 10:00 and 13:00, and 15:00 to 19:00, with weekend hours from 11:00 to 19:00.
The fort complex includes a twelve-sided church dedicated to Santa Maria del Lago, built in the early 1500s when the original fortress lay in ruins.
Location: Ascoli Piceno
Inception: 2010
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture
Address: Via delle Terme, 6 - Ascoli Piceno
Website: http://ascolimusei.it/malatesta
GPS coordinates: 42.85377,13.58474
Latest update: March 7, 2025 12:30
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