La Castellina, Renaissance fortification in Norcia, Italy.
The symmetrical stone fortress exhibits advanced military engineering principles with thick defensive walls and strategic observation points throughout its perimeter.
Constructed in 1554 under the direction of architect Giacomo Barozzi da Vignola, La Castellina served as a key defensive structure for the region.
The fortress represents the architectural principles of the Italian Renaissance period through its balanced proportions and military functionality.
The structure remained open to visitors from 1967 to 2016, allowing exploration of its defensive features and historical architecture.
Located at coordinates 42.792208, 13.092377, the fortress maintains its original 16th-century structural elements without modern alterations.
Location: Norcia
Inception: 1554
Architects: Giacomo Barozzi da Vignola
Official opening: 1967
Address: piazza del Duomo
Website: http://museolacastellina.it
GPS coordinates: 42.79221,13.09238
Latest update: March 28, 2025 12:52
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