Fort Sangallo

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Fort Sangallo, Renaissance fort in Civita Castellana, Italy.

The pentagon-shaped fortress features massive stone walls, corner bastions, and a deep protective moat surrounding the entire structure's perimeter.

Pope Alexander VI commissioned architect Antonio da Sangallo to build this military stronghold in 1499 to protect the northern borders of the Papal States.

The fortress houses the Archaeological Museum of Agro Falisco, displaying artifacts from ancient Faliscan settlements discovered in the surrounding territories.

Visitors can explore the fort from Tuesday through Saturday between 8:30 AM and 7:00 PM, with reduced hours on Sundays until 1:00 PM.

The fortress contains dental remains featuring ancient gold work, representing early medical practices in the Faliscan civilization.

Location: Civita Castellana

Inception: 1499

Architectural style: Renaissance architecture

Address: via Mazzocchi

GPS coordinates: 42.28826,12.40831

Latest update: March 3, 2025 11:24

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