Castello di Terrarossa, castle in Licciana Nardi, Italy

Castello di Terrarossa is a large Malaspina residence in Licciana Nardi, built from the second half of the 16th century on a quadrangular plan with four small bastions, some left unfinished. It covers about 1,250 square metres and 43 rooms, and was commissioned by Marquis Fabrizio Malaspina.

Built in the second half of the 16th century, the fortress came under the control of the Malaspina family in 1581, who transformed it into an independent feudal territory. Later ownership passed to the Grand Duke of Tuscany and other local nobles, yet it remained a symbol of regional power and authority.

The castle was the seat of the Malaspina family, whose presence shaped life in the region for centuries. Today it remains a symbol of local heritage and shows how noble families once controlled and organized the Lunigiana area.

The castle stands along the SS 62 della Cisa, which cuts through the old village and separates the residence from the surrounding houses. The building is a private residential property, so it is seen from the road and the public spaces outside rather than visited inside. The medieval remains called Castelletto are incorporated into a separate dwelling.

The original construction plans were never fully completed, with some defensive walls left unfinished. Despite this incomplete structure, the fortress has endured as a strong symbol of local history and regional control.