Girifalco Fortress
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Located at 651m above sea level, the Medicea or Girifalco fortress is located at the top of the hill overlooking Cortona (AR), a little higher than the basilica of Santa Margherita.It was built in 1556 by Gabrio Serbelloni and Francesco Laparelli from Cortona at the behest of the Grand Duke of Tuscany Cosimo I de 'Medici. The fortress stands on the ruins of a previous one from the 12th century which was built on the remains of Etruscan walls.
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•January 8, 2022
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