Verrucole Castle, Medieval fortress in San Romano in Garfagnana, Italy
The fortress comprises two distinct structures, Rocca Quadra and Rocca Tonda, positioned on opposite sides of a hill at 600 meters elevation.
The Gherardinghi family constructed the castle during the 11th century, later receiving recognition through an imperial seal from Charles IV in 1376.
The rooms inside the fortress have been restored to depict life from the 13th century, featuring exhibits about medieval food, medicine, and warfare.
Visitors can access the castle by following the SS12 highway from Lucca to Castelnuovo, then continuing toward San Romano and Verrucole village.
The fortress includes underground galleries that served as gunpowder storage facilities, connected by curtain walls with semicircular defensive towers.
Location: San Romano in Garfagnana
Address: Via del Forte, 25 - Verrucole, San Romano in Garfagnana (LU)
Email: info@fortezzaverrucolearcheopark.it
Website: https://fortezzaverrucolearcheopark.it
GPS coordinates: 44.17890,10.33240
Latest update: May 13, 2025 04:59
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