Rocca di Vignola, Medieval fortress in Vignola, Italy
The five-floor stone fortress contains three towers named Nonantola, delle Donne, and del Pennello, connected by elevated patrol walkways at the top level.
The fortress dates back to 1178 and served military purposes until 1401 when the Contrari family transformed it into a residential palace with decorative elements.
The interior halls display fifteenth-century frescoes that document the relationship between the Contrari family and the Este dynasty through artistic representations.
The Fondazione di Vignola offers guided educational visits for school groups every Thursday morning throughout the academic year at no cost.
The Italian postal service featured the Rocca di Vignola on a commemorative stamp in 1980 as part of the Castelli d'Italia collection.
Location: Vignola
Inception: 13 century
Address: piazza dei Contrari 4 ‒ Vignola (MO)
Website: https://fondazionedivignola.it/rocca-di-vignola
GPS coordinates: 44.47641,11.01018
Latest update: May 15, 2025 03:21
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