Castle of Borgo Val di Taro

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Castle of Borgo Val di Taro, Medieval fortress in Borgo Val di Taro, Italy.

The Castle of Borgo Val di Taro stands at the intersection of three regions: Emilia Romagna, Tuscany, and Liguria in the Apennine mountains.

The fortress belonged to the influential Landi family until the late 16th century when Ottavio Farnese seized control following a failed assassination plot.

The castle's position along the Via Francigena pilgrimage route from Canterbury to Rome made it a crucial waypoint for medieval travelers and merchants.

Parts of the original castle walls remain visible within the historical center of Borgo Val di Taro, alongside the 13th-century Romanesque church of Sant'Antonino.

The castle grounds offer views of the Val di Taro valley, which stretches 126 kilometers from Monte Penna to its confluence with the Po River.

Location: Borgo Val di Taro

GPS coordinates: 44.48878,9.76881

Latest update: March 4, 2025 07:07

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