Castello della Rotta, Medieval castle in Moncalieri, Italy.
Castello della Rotta is a medieval fortress in Moncalieri near Turin with a square layout, central courtyard, underground chambers, stables, and storage areas. A prominent watchtower dominates the structure and overlooks the Banna stream below.
The fortress was built in the 4th century to protect the bridge over the Banna stream and control important trade routes. Over the centuries, it changed hands among Romans, Lombards, and the Knights of Malta.
The castle served as a focal point for regional communities throughout the centuries, shaping how local people viewed the landscape. Its walls still reflect the many rulers and purposes it held over time.
The fortress is privately owned and closed to public access, but remains visible from the surrounding hills. Visitors can admire it from the outside and photograph the landscape it sits within.
Archaeological excavations at the site uncovered human remains including a knight from the 15th or 16th century buried alongside his horse. This rare discovery reveals how closely warriors and their animals were bound in medieval times.
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