Villa Sacchetti at Castelfusano, Fortified villa in Castelfusano, Italy
The villa features a block-shaped structure with corner bastions and a belvedere terrace, situated near the ancient ruins of Ostia Antica.
Commissioned by the Sacchetti family between 1624 and 1629, this fortress marks the first architectural project of Pietro da Cortona in Rome.
The third level contains a gallery spanning the entire length with frescoes by Pietro da Cortona and Andrea Sacchi, reflecting 17th-century Roman art.
The building comprises three levels, with a central hall and staircase on the ground floor leading to service rooms and upper galleries.
The fortress design incorporated defensive features against coastal pirate attacks, including strategic corner bastions and observation points.
Location: Roma Capitale
Architects: Pietro da Cortona
Address: piazza di Castelfusano, 1
GPS coordinates: 41.73456,12.31866
Latest update: March 5, 2025 00:07
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