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Rocca Ariostesca
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Fabrizio
October 11, 2018
The Rocca Ariostesca is the symbol of the city. This structure owes the name to the poet Ludovico Ariosto, who was sent by Alfonso d’Este, Duke of Ferrara, to lead the Garfagnana region between 1522 and 1525. The Rocca, dating back to the twelfth century, was later expanded with the addition of the tower on which the town clock is set, the terrace facing the square and, of course, the stone portal of access to the city center. The Rocca was damaged during the Second World War and later restored, it houses today the archaeological museum in which are preserved remains of ancient peoples (called “Apuani”) who inhabited the Garfagnana and Apuan alps in prehistoric times.
The Rocca Ariostesca is the symbol of the city. This structure owes the name to the poet Ludovico Ariosto, who was sent by Alfonso d’Este, Duke of Ferrara, to lead the Garfagnana region between 1522 and 1525. The Rocca, dating back to the twelfth century, was later expanded with the addition of the…
Riccardo
May 6, 2018
The unmistakable castle of Castelnuovo in Garfagnana is the symbol of the town. The irregular-shaped fortress is posted at the gateway to the village, distinguished by its sturdy stone clock tower and rounded bastions. Inside the walls of Castelnuovo in Garfagnana, the fortress Este boasts a compact trapezoidal shape with two small courtyards. Built originally around 1000 AD, it was modified and enlarged in the 1200s by Paolo Guinigi. It was later named for the governor Ariosto who oversaw the Garfagnana province from 1522 - 1525. Originally accessible only by an elevated crossing bridge, it was given some Renaissance detailing with arcades and decor. The fortress was damaged in WWII but r
The unmistakable castle of Castelnuovo in Garfagnana is the symbol of the town. The irregular-shaped fortress is posted at the gateway to the village, distinguished by its sturdy stone clock tower and rounded bastions. Inside the walls of Castelnuovo in Garfagnana, the fortress Este boasts a compac…
Olinto
February 15, 2017
Ci ha vissuto per circa 3 anni Ludovico Ariosto tra il 1522 e il 1525, in qualità di governatore della provincia estense di Garfagnana.
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Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, Toscana