Fortezza di Sarzanello, Medieval fort in Sarzana, Italy
The triangular fortress contains three circular towers at equal height with the walls, connected by a stone bridge crossing a deep fortified moat.
The structure first appeared in documents from 963 when Emperor Otto I granted the castle to the Diocese of Luni as part of military fortifications.
The fortress stands as a national heritage site and military museum, displaying the architectural evolution of Italian defensive structures through different periods.
Visitors can reach the fortress via the pedestrian walkway called Montata di Sarzanello or through the alternative route from Via San Francesco.
The fortress survived a French demolition order during Napoleon's era because authorities ran out of time to execute the destruction plan.
Location: Sarzana
Phone: +390187622080
Email: info@fortezzadisarzanello.com
Website: http://fortezzadisarzanello.com
GPS coordinates: 44.11479,9.97079
Latest update: May 11, 2025 23:01
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