Fort Castellaccio, Military fort in Genoa, Italy
Fort Castellaccio stands as a fortification with two barracks and an octagonal red brick tower called Torre Specola within its bastioned enclosure.
The first defensive structures on this site date back to 1319 when the Guelphs of Genoa constructed a castle with walls and moats.
The fortress represents a significant example of military architecture evolution, demonstrating the defensive strategies implemented across different centuries in Genoa.
Access to Fort Castellaccio requires following signs to Righi from central Genoa and continuing along Via del Peralto, the former military road.
The Torre Specola tower stands on a rocky spur that served as an execution site by hanging from the 16th century until the late 18th century.
Location: Genoa
Inception: 1818
Part of: fortresses of Genoa
GPS coordinates: 44.42886,8.93376
Latest update: March 8, 2025 14:43
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