Rocca Possente, Medieval fortress in Stellata, Italy
The star-shaped defensive fortress stands on the right bank of the Po River with four symmetrical points extending from its central structure.
Construction of the fortress began around 1000, with Niccolò II d'Este expanding it in 1362 to monitor and control river navigation activities.
The fortress connects to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ferrara and its Po Delta, representing military engineering developments of medieval Italy.
Located in Via Argine Po, visitors can reach the fortress by taking the A13 motorway exit at Ferrara Nord and continuing for 15 kilometers.
A 600-meter chain once stretched across the Po River between this fortress and Rocca Benedetta of Ficarolo to control merchant vessel traffic.
Location: Bondeno
Inception: 14 century
Address: Via Argine Po - 44012 Stellata (FE) 44012 44012
GPS coordinates: 44.95044,11.42269
Latest update: March 16, 2025 15:19
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