Rocca Fregoso, Medieval fortress in Sant'Agata Feltria, Italy.
Rocca Fregoso sits on a sandstone cliff called Sasso del Lupo and overlooks the Savio valley with walls rising about 30 meters (98 feet). Today it functions as a museum displaying historical documents, furniture, and art collections from different periods.
Federico da Montefeltro granted the fortress to his daughter Gentile in 1474, who married Agostino Fregoso and established the Sant'Agata branch of the Genoese family. The complex was rebuilt and expanded over several centuries using different building techniques and materials.
The hexagonal chapel within the defensive tower contains frescoes from the 16th century that visitors can still see today. These decorations show how noble families arranged religious spaces within their military strongholds.
The fortress sits on a hilltop and requires some climbing along pathways to reach it. Wear comfortable shoes as the paths can be steep, especially in wet weather.
The structure comprises five separate buildings arranged around an internal courtyard, each showing construction from different centuries. This layout reveals how the fortress was gradually expanded into a larger defensive complex.
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