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Castles in the area of Valle di Savio, palaces and mansions

The Valle di Savio area is rich in castles, towers, and historic houses, a strong testimony of medieval architecture. A dense network of manors spreads over the whole territory, 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. Discover with Visititaly, the fortresses, the villas, the forts, the historic buildings, the noble residences and all the places linked to culture that characterize the Valle di Savio area. If you have visited a castle and would like to share your experience with others, please report it here!

Cesena - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Comunale

Also called Albornoz Palace, named after the Spanish Cardinal Gil Álvarez Carrillo de Albornoz which began its construction in the fourteenth century, the building as it is today is the result of the union of two old buildings: the Public Palace and the Palace of the Governor. Overlooking the Piazza del Popolo, are kept within the original eighteenth-century furnishings of fine workmanship. Of particular impact those that adorn the so-called Hall of Mirrors.

Cesena - Castles, palaces and mansions

Rocca Malatestiana

Building constructed immediately behind the town, that had a troubled genesis, in the course of the century necessary for its realization, its appearance has changed several times. The building plan is roughly pentagonal, is characterized by five towers that identify immediately the military character of the complex, used, later, as a prison until 1969. The view of the city of Cesena is exceptional, which can be enjoyed from its superior walkways.

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