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The fortress of Castelfranco
The fortress of Castelfranco
The Castelfranco Fortress
Known as a sea resort, Finale Ligure is also able to satisfy the exigences of those who love culture: in fact, here you can admire the Castelfranco Fortress. Rich in history, the fortress is placed on the height of Gottaro, the promontory that divides the Valle dello Sciusa from the Pora's one. the fortress date back to the XIVth century and it was built by the Republic of Genoa, winner of a battle against the Marchesi del Carretto. So, the fortress was built in order to be a strategic point inside the Marchesi del Carretto's possessions. The latter tried to conquer it again several time with an alternative fortune. After a long and suffered history, the fortress, under the domain of the Regno di Sardegna, became a jail at first, and then, it became an infirmary. Nowadays, it's just a cultural and tourist destination that visitors cannot miss.
  • The fortress of Castelfranco
  • The fortress of Castelfranco
  • The fortress of Castelfranco
  • The fortress of Castelfranco
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