Torre di Castruccio, Medieval defensive tower in Avenza, Carrara, Italy.
The cylindrical tower rises near the Carrione stream, featuring a wider base and marble cornices integrated into its stone walls.
The fortress, initially mentioned in 1311, underwent modifications between the 15th and 17th centuries to accommodate firearms and military advances.
Prisoners held in the tower between the 16th and 18th centuries created graffiti depicting symbols of Christ's passion on the interior walls.
Located on Via Gino Menconi, the tower connects to Piazza Carlo Finelli through an underground passage and offers access to a public park.
German historian Theodor Mommsen intervened in 1883 to save the tower from destruction after it was sold to private owners as a stone quarry.
Location: Carrara
Inception: 1320
GPS coordinates: 44.04715,10.06220
Latest update: March 11, 2025 03:58
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