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Castle of the Rock

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Castle of the Rock

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Parco naturale regionale dell'Antola

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    1. Sentiero dei Castellani to Castello della Pietra

    8.93km

    03:12

    240m

    230m

    Medieval path through chestnut forests to a fairy-tale castle built between two rock towers.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    December 5, 2021

    Originally the castle belonged to Opizzone della Pietra, then it passed to the Spinola family to counter Genoa and the Sforza family of Milan. In 1518 it was inherited by the Adorno family who equipped it with five pieces of bronze cannon and a castellan guard. In 1579 it was occupied by ferocious bandits who were expelled from the Republic of Genoa. The decline of the fortress began in 1797 with the suppression of the Imperial Feuds by Napoleon who brought the armaments to France. In the 19th century it was almost completely destroyed by a fire, then it became the property of the Beroldo family whose heirs donated it to the municipality of Vobbia.

    The current appearance of the castle is the result of a great volunteer effort that freed the structure from the rubble. The walls were consolidated by rebuilding the missing parts and the wooden roof. To make the castle accessible, the floors and wooden stairs with reticular metal elements were made. In 1994 it was opened to the public for the first time and over the years its tourist usability has been improved.

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      Whether you choose to climb from the parking lot below the castle (moderate difficulty, about 40 minutes on a well-marked path, steps, and a walkway) or follow the "Castellani's Path" from Vobbia (about two hours, including stops), the arrival near the castle is breathtaking! Spectacular, simply! This view is worth the effort (by car) to reach the tiny village of Vobbia, which, however, is located in an area rich in natural beauty! For information, visit this wonderful website: parcoantola.it/pagina.php?id=47

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        Location: Vobbia, Genoa, Liguria, Italy

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