Italy
is a country of castles, in all there are almost 3200 castles and 45,000 betwen
castles, towers, and historic homes. A dense network of manors spreads over the
whole country, in the plains, on the gentle hill slopes and perched on rocky
mountains, surrounded by vineyards, beech and chestnut woods. Built in
strategic positions, they dominate the surrounding valleys, often with mighty
crenellated walls and lively interior decorations made on frescoed walls to
recall the opulence of the local noble families. Many can be visited, still
others used as private homes, and still others only ruins bearing witness to a
glorious past. The Italian region that has the largest number of castles is
Abruzzo, but every Italian region is rich in medieval architectural remains.
With Visititaly, discover the fortresses, villas, forts, historic buildings,
noble residences and all the places linked to culture that characterize Italy.
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