Rocca Scaligera - Sirmione, Lombardy, Italy
N 45° 29.516 E 010° 36.500
32T E 625671 N 5038859
Rocca Scaligera is on a peninsula in Lake Garda in Lombardy and was designed as a fortification in the 14th century.
Waymark Code: WM197X2
Location: Lombardia, Italy
Date Posted: 12/19/2023
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Rocca Scaligera of Sirmione is a fortification built on Garda Lake after the middle of the fourteenth century on the waters of the lake by the Veronese Della Scala family, from whom it takes its name “Rocca Scaligera”.
Cansignorio and Antonio II Della Scala intended it to be used as a defensive post for the entire territory of Verona and its surroundings, over which the Della Scala family ruled between 1259 and 1387.
Later it lost its importance in favour of the fortress of Peschiera and was used as a depot and barracks until it was restored in 1919 and assumed its current appearance.
The castle/fortress is apparently haunted by Ebengardo, who wanders through the rooms of the castle in search of the beautiful Arice.
The year the "Fort" was constructed or started.: 1375
Name of "Country" or "Nation" that constructed this "Fort": Della Scala family of Verona
Was this "Fort" involved in any armed conflicts?: I don't know
What was the primary purpose of this "Historic Fort"?: For protecting a travel or shipping route
Current condition: Restoredfrom 1918 through 2019.
This site is administered by ----: https://museidelgarda.ticka.it/
If admission is charged -: 20.00 (listed in local currency)
Open to the public?: Restricted hours -Admission charged
Link to web-site that best describes this "Historic Fort": [Web Link]
Official or advertised web-page: Not listed
Link if this "Fort" is registered on your Countries/ State "Registry of Historical Sites or Buildi: Not listed
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