AntenoreMalatesta's photos with the keyword: Vena del Gesso

Built in 1310 by the Manfredi family (Lords of Faenza), was under their dominion upto 1500 ac when for three years only the Condottiere Cesare Borgia, son of the Pope Alessandro 6th, ruled over it. From 1503 to 1509 it was ruled by the Republic of Venice who added the Great Tower and more defensive walls. It eventually ended up under the Lordship of the Vatican states. The Castle has still the usual characteristics of medieval fortresses: chain holes for the drawbridge over the main entrance, shelves and slots, guards’ alleyway on the walls.