The Rocca Aldobrandesca fortress in Suvereto

The Rocca Aldobrandesca, standing in Suvereto, was constructed in the second half of the 12th century upon the site of earlier fortifications dating to the 9th century. The Aldobrandeschi family was responsible for creating this fortress that underwent various cycles of decay and restoration over the centuries. An inscription placed on one of the two access gates to the village bears witness to the completion of the defensive walls in 1308. The castle was deserted between the end of the 17th century and the beginning of the 18th century.

It underwent restoration in the late 20th century only to be abandoned once more in the mid-20th century. The latest round of restoration work took place in the early 21st century, leading to its recovery.

The castle is a complex fortification, featuring a square-based tower and a palace. Access is gained through a beautiful half-round arch. The walls, featuring loopholes at different heights along the tower walls, have a battered base in some points. The castle commands a dominant position over the entire town.

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