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Forte Spagnolo

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Location: L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

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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

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Spanish Castle in the Castle Parc, Aquila (IT)

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August 9, 2023

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Impressive Renaissance fortifications

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Elevation 730 m

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Saturday 27 June

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