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Montecuccolo's Castle
A stone’s throw from Renno we come across the Castle of Montecuccolo, where the famous military leader Raimondo Montecuccoli was born, best known for fighting ...
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Montefiorino's Castle
This fortress is built on a rocky spur and stands out for its dominating position over the valleys of the Dolo and Dragone streams, probably in a position ...
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Roccapelago's Castle
It is believed that the block of stone on which Roccapelago stands was itself a prehistoric castle.
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Montese's Castle
A former fief of the Montecuccoli family, the Rocca di Montese once protected and defended the upper Panaro valley.
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Sestola's Castle
Majestic and mysterious, and already a strategic military garrison as far back as the eighth century, it was one of the most important sites in the area after ...
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The Guiglia Castle
The ancient castle of Guiglia, like in every ancient settlement, has seen bloody battles between warring factions, fires, earthquakes and has been ruled by ...
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Borgo di Gombola
Borgo di Gombola is a fortification surrounded by buildings that can be accessed through an archway of sandstone blocks.
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Pompeano's Castle
The Castle of Pompeano sits on a dark outcrop of undersea volcanic rock, known as ophiolite serpentine. The ancient village looks the very vision of a Romantic ...
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