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Rocca di San Paolino di Ripafratta

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    April 11, 2022

    The Rocca di San Paolino was a medieval historical-architectural complex of strategic military importance as a Pisan outpost in the struggles against Lucca. It is a fortification with an irregular polygon formwork and three towers with small squared limestone ashlars, the same one adopted for the construction in the medieval walls of Pisa. In the 15th century it was further fortified to withstand the impact of firearms, thanks to the work of the architect Giuliano da Sangallo. Even today the difference between the original part and the next one can be seen.When the town lost its importance as a strategic military bulwark, the fortress was unfortunately left to itself. On the entrance door you can still see the coats of arms of the Pisan and Florentine podestà, while the old towers remain that of Centino and that of Niccolai.

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      Location: San Giuliano Terme, Pisa, Tuscany, Italy

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