Castle of Ortona dei Marsi
Castello di Ortona dei Marsi is a Middle Ages castle overlooking the Giovenco valley in Ortona dei Marsi, Abruzzo. The tower in the fort’s center … Read more
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Castle of Oricola
The medieval castle of Oricola is a castle located in the municipality of Oricola (AQ), Abruzzo. In order to ward off assaults by Saracens and … Read more
Castle of Ocre
The medieval Castle of Ocre stands on Mount Circolo at 933 m above sea level in the municipality of Ocre, in the province of L’Aquila. … Read more
Palazzo Santucci, Navelli
Palazzo Santucci, also known as the Baronial Palace, is a Renaissance fortified palace in Navelli, Province of L’Aquila (Abruzzo). The palace dates back to the … Read more
Castello Orsini, Massa d’Albe
Castello Orsini is a Middle Ages castle located near the medieval village of Albe Vecchia in the municipality of Massa d’Albe. The castle is close … Read more
Forte Spagnolo, L’Aquila
Forte Spagnolo, which means Spanish fortress in Italian, is a Renaissance castle in L’Aquila. L’Aquila had surpassed Naples as the most powerful city in the … Read more
Castle of Gagliano Aterno
The Castle of Gagliano Aterno, known as Castello di Gagliano Aterno in Italian, is located in Gagliano Aterno, Abruzzo. The castle of Gagliano Aterno was … Read more
Castle of Fossa
The Castle of Fossa, Castello di Fossa in Italian, is a Middle Ages castle in Fossa, L’Aquila, Abruzzo. The Fossa castle is an example of … Read more
Castle of San Pio delle Camere
The Castle of San Pio delle Camere, known as Castello di San Pio delle Camere in Italian, is located in San Pio delle Camere, Abruzzo. … Read more
Piccolomini Castle, Celano
Piccolomini castle (Castello Piccolomini) is located in Celano, Province of L’Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy. The castle was constructed over a period of time. The castle’s walls … Read more
Castello del Re, Castel di Sangro
The castle was built in the 11th century on Colle San Giovanni, on the remains of preexisting fortifications, probably from ancient times. Porta Osca connects … Read more
Castle of Carsoli, Abruzzo
Carsoli, Province of L’Aquila, is home to the medieval castle known as Castello di Carsoli (Abruzzo). In the early fourth century BC, the Roman colony … Read more
Castello Piccolomini, Capestrano
Castle Castello Piccolomini is located in Capestrano, Abruzzo’s Province of L’Aquila. The medieval fort, whose main tower is still standing, was replaced by the castle. … Read more
Castle of Rocca Calascio
The Castle of Rocca Calascio is a highland fortress located in the Province of L’Aquila in the Italian region of Abruzzo. The castle is the … Read more
Castle of Bugnara, Castello degli Scorpioni
The Castle is located in the upper part of Bugnara, called Rocca Scorpione or Colle San Nicola. It was built in about the 7th century … Read more