The Mysteriously Angled Tower: Rocca Aldobrandesca in Scarlino, Italy

The Rocca Aldobrandesca, a X-century creation of the Aldobrandeschi family, reigns over the captivating village of Scarlino, Italy. Sporting three towers, the northeastern tower flaunts a circular section, the southeastern one boasts a square shape, while the shortest, found on the southwestern side, is rectangular. The region, rich in prehistoric relics, has seen the Rocca Aldobrandesca remain with the Aldobrandeschi family until the 13th century, briefly passing to the Alberti family of Mangona.

From there, the Pisan rulers took control, restoring the fortress until 1398. From 1398 till 1815, Scarlino, including its rocca, became a part of the Principality of Piombino, until it finally joined the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. After a prolonged decay that caused deterioration in parts of the original structure, substantial restoration works picked up pace in the mid-20th century, preserving the grand fortress.

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