Malaspina Castle, Medieval fortress on hill in Massa, Italy
The Malaspina Castle consists of three sections: fortified walls with bastions, a residential palace with frescoes, and a medieval defensive keep.
The first documentation of the castle dates to 1164, when Emperor Frederick I granted portions of the structure to the Malaspina family.
The castle houses the Institute for Castle Enhancement and functions as a museum displaying artifacts from its military and residential periods.
Visitors can explore the artillery rooms, defensive walkways, and internal courtyards while learning about the castle's architectural evolution through centuries.
The castle's innovative construction technique involved smoothing natural rock surfaces to create stable foundations for the defensive structures.
Location: Massa
Inception: 1968
Architectural style: medieval architecture
Phone: +390585816524
Email: ppardini@comune.massa.ms.it
GPS coordinates: 44.03335,10.14549
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:37
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