Real Cittadella, Star fort in Messina, Italy.
The Real Cittadella features a pentagonal layout with five corner bastions and extensive defensive structures spanning across the San Raineri peninsula.
Built between 1680 and 1686 under Spanish rule, the fortress required the demolition of an entire neighborhood, displacing 8000 residents and multiple religious buildings.
The fort stands as a testament to 17th-century military engineering, displaying the architectural principles of Mediterranean defensive structures from that period.
Visitors can access the remaining San Stefano and San Diego Bastions, while the relocated Porta Grazia gate resides at Piazza Casa Pia dei Poveri.
The fortress maintained its defensive capabilities during the 1848 Sicilian revolution, withstanding attacks until reinforcements arrived to support the structure.
Location: Messina
Inception: 1680
GPS coordinates: 38.18801,15.56685
Latest update: March 3, 2025 04:54
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