Castello Malatestiano, Medieval castle in Gatteo, Italy.
The castle features a quadrangular layout with five bulwarks, a central tower, and extensive defensive walls surrounded by a wide former moat.
Built in the 13th century on a Roman camp site, the castle became a stronghold of the Malatesta family and underwent modifications through centuries.
The castle courtyard serves as the central location for the annual San Lorenzo Festival, a traditional celebration honoring the patron saint of Gatteo.
The castle entrance is located on the eastern side, marked by a rounded arch and accessible through a stone bridge that replaced the original drawbridge.
Within the main tower, visitors can observe the original grooves used for operating the medieval drawbridge mechanism, with a 17th-century civic tower above.
Location: Gatteo
Inception: 15 century
Address: piazza del Castello ‒ Gatteo (FC)
Website: https://gatteomareturismo.it/scheda.asp?id=217
GPS coordinates: 44.10926,12.38570
Latest update: March 6, 2025 14:42
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