Carrarese Castle, Medieval castle in Este, Italy
The castle features a one-kilometer defensive wall system with twelve towers and a central keep positioned on a hill overlooking the city.
Constructed around 1056, the castle underwent multiple destructions and reconstructions, with its current structure dating from the 14th century under Ubertino da Carrara.
The castle grounds now house the National Atestino Museum, which displays Roman and pre-Roman archaeological artifacts from the Este region.
The castle grounds include public gardens with ancient trees and can be accessed by taking the Mantova-Monselice railway line to Este station.
The fortress was built to control commercial traffic along the Bisato Canal, an artificial waterway constructed in 1139 connecting Vicenza to the Adriatic Sea.
Location: Este
Inception: 1056
GPS coordinates: 45.22965,11.65772
Latest update: March 6, 2025 16:24
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