The 13th-century castle of the Malaspina family

The Castle of Serravalle is a medieval defensive castle in Bosa, Sardinia. It was built by the ancient Tuscany Malaspina family on the hill of Serravalle during the second half of the 13th century. The structure sits on top of the hill, overlooking the town, and is accessible by a long, steep staircase.

Recent archaeological excavations conducted by Marco Milanese have updated the timeline of the site. While the humanist and historian Giovanni Francesco Fara traditionally fixed the construction date to 1121, the new findings suggest the first nucleus was built around the second half of the 13th century.

Inside the vast Place-of-arms is the palatine chapel of Our Lady de Sos Regnos Altos. The interior of the sanctuary contains a series of frescoes dating from the 14th century. Today, the castle remains as a ruin and serves as a museum for visitors to explore.

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