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Italy combines medieval fortresses, coastal strongholds, and hilltop castles that reflect centuries of regional power struggles.
From the geometric perfection of Castel del Monte in Puglia to Milan’s imposing Sforza Castle and Rome’s Castel Sant’Angelo, Italy’s castles are deeply intertwined with Roman, Norman, and Renaissance history. Thousands of fortified structures remain across the peninsula, especially in Tuscany, Piedmont, and Emilia-Romagna.
