Castle of Poggio Guardea

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"The Castle of Poggio Guardea was probably built in the early eleventh century almost certainly incorporating a more ancient nucleus of the early Middle Ages . Crenellated walls Inside the there are seven small houses and the foundations of many other ruined , surrounding him in circle in the side of the north- west. the castle consists of the residence of the Signoria in front of the fortress and its crenellated walls that enclose the dwellings of the ancient mercenaries.
La Rocca is divided from the fortress and a courtyard. A third circle of very solid walls , closes stretch around the south - east and is broken only by the front door . In its simple architectural lines and artistic whole, is , for the incomparable panoramic position , for the merits of many finishing touches to the elegance of the interior courtyard , and many other special features, a "unique " to be counted among the rare Italian . A first review of its facilities , the Castle is made ​​up of various places fortified enclosures spiral around a core quadrangle , culminating in two towers , one of which , the oldest (perhaps the remains of a medieval building high - ), is the male , the end of the axial composition . Its configuration that adapts to the ground, has the characteristics of a building in forward defense on the one hand and plunging defense on the other hand , a sign that manufacturers have exploited very well the lay of the land , a gentle climb from the side of the defenses advanced , to climb faster on the other. Among the celebrities who conquered the Castle quote: Frederick I Barbarossa, who came by conquering ; Charles V of Spain , Emperor of much of Europe , who had cut off the tower by his troops in order to facilitate the conquest . Cesare Borgia who besieged occupying and gave it to his sister Lucrezia , Filiberto of Savoy whose emblem with the white cross is painted with one of the other above fireplaces, and for the last princess Gabrielle Doria Pamphili , sister of Pope Innocent X. the Castle of Poggio Guardea was probably built in the early eleventh century almost certainly incorporating a more ancient nucleus of the early Middle Ages . Inside the crenellated walls there are seven small houses and the foundations of many other ruined , surrounding him in a circle on the side of the north- west. The castle consists of the residence of the Signoria in front of the fortress and its crenellated walls that enclose the dwellings of the ancient mercenaries. "
( historical notes) Architect Franco Della Rosa
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