Forte Michelangelo, Renaissance fort in Civitavecchia port, Italy.
The quadrilateral fortress features four cylindrical towers, thick defensive walls, and an octagonal central tower overlooking the Mediterranean Sea port.
Pope Julius II initiated the construction in 1508, with architect Bramante designing the structure before Michelangelo contributed to its final form in 1535.
The fortress contains a chapel dedicated to Santa Fermina, the patron saint of Civitavecchia, located in a natural cave within its walls.
Visitors can access the inner square of the fortress on weekends between 10:00-13:00 and 16:00-19:00, with the Port Captaincy occupying the premises.
A secret underground passage runs beneath the San Sebastiano tower, connecting the fortress to the former city walls of Civitavecchia.
Location: Civitavecchia
Inception: 1508
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture
Address: Calata Cesare Laurenti, 5
GPS coordinates: 42.09886,11.78679
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:52
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