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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën
June 25, 2026
Hiking
The Forte Spagnolo (also known as Castello Cinquecentesco) is one of the most impressive 16th-century military strongholds in Central and Southern Italy. Although it is a defensive work, its true historical significance lies in the fact that it was never built to protect the city, but rather to suppress it. Once the Spanish threat subsided over time, the complex successively served as the residence of the Spanish governor, barracks for French troops in the 19th century, and headquarters for the German occupiers during World War II.
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Christophe
April 9, 2021
Cycling
Spanish Castle in the Castle Parc, Aquila (IT)
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
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Elevation 730 m
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