Fortresses

Castles by the Sea: Four Sentinels of the Abruzzo Coast

From towers built to defend against pirate raids to the fortresses of mercenary captains, including castles that have played a part in historical events. For the third installment of our journey through the castles accessible from the A24 and A25 …

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The ancient castle of Rocca Calascio, among the fifteen most beautiful in the world

In the Gran Sasso National Park, surrounded by breathtaking scenery, stands one of the most beautiful castles in the world: the ROCCA CALASCIO Castle. The ancient fortress is located on a mountain ridge 1,512 meters above sea level, in a …

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