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The Top 14 Castles in Ravenna

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 14

beautiful castles to choose from in Ravenna. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: October 22, 2025

Rocca Manfrediana (Brisighella)

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It stands on one of the three chalky pinnacles that dominate the village. Built in 1310 by the Manfredi, lords of Faenza, it remained in this family until 1500, when …

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Torre di Oriolo

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The History of the Tower

It begins on January 4, 1474, when Archbishop Bartolomeo Roverella ceded the dominion of Oriolo to Carlo II Manfredi (Lord of Faenza) for the sum …

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Rocca Sforzesca di Bagnara di Romagna

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The only example of a fully preserved medieval castrum in Romagna, the history of the Rocca di Bagnara starts from the 14th century even if its origins are somewhat uncertain. …

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Rocca Estense di Lugo

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Sources tell us of a first fortified nucleus as early as the 10th century ...
The sources also tell us that the Faentines destroyed the fortress in 1218 and from …

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Colonia di Castel Raniero

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The Colonia di Castel Raniero and its park have an unparalleled environmental and architectural value: the Art Nouveau building stands in fact in the middle of an area of enormous …

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Rontana Castle Ruins and Medieval Settlement

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The castle of Rontana, unfortunately destroyed, stood on the top of Monte di Rontana and is remembered for the first time in 973 with Ugone di Rontana [23].
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Castellaccio di Pietramora

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The castle is easily reached by a gravel road that branches off from the provincial road, but there are no indications and you need to check the map. These are …

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Rocca Brancaleone

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Former fortress from the 15th century.
Today open-air museum and park.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ravenna#Sonstige_Sehensw%C3%BCrdigkeiten

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Monte Battaglia Castle Ruins

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Wonderful vantage point and bloody battleground during the Second World War.

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Rocca di Riolo

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Rocca di Riolo is right in the center, very beautiful and well maintained

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The Top 14 Castles in Ravenna

Rocca Manfrediana (Brisighella)

Torre di Oriolo

Rocca Sforzesca di Bagnara di Romagna

Rocca Estense di Lugo

Colonia di Castel Raniero

Rontana Castle Ruins and Medieval Settlement

Castellaccio di Pietramora

Rocca Brancaleone

Monte Battaglia Castle Ruins

Rocca di Riolo

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