Rocca di Novellara, Medieval fortress in Novellara, Italy
The stone and brick fortress features four towers at its corners, two drawbridges, and a central courtyard surrounded by thick defensive walls.
Construction began in 1385 under Guido Gonzaga's direction, and the structure underwent major modifications between 1494 and 1499 to accommodate artillery installations.
The fortress contains the Gonzaga Museum, displaying Renaissance artworks, including frescoes by painter Lelio Orsi created between 1561 and 1566.
The fortress now houses the town hall offices, a theater, and museums, with guided tours available throughout the year for visitors.
Underground excavations in 1901 revealed human skeletons near an ice chamber constructed in 1884, leading to numerous archaeological discoveries.
Location: Novellara
Inception: 15 century
Address: piazzale Guglielmo Marconi, 1 ‒ 42017 Novellara (RE)
GPS coordinates: 44.84344,10.72807
Latest update: March 20, 2025 14:35
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