ガッジョモンターノの洞窟・トップ8

Built by Count Cesare Mattei, it consists of countless rooms connected by various staircases, a kind of labyrinth with several towers. Worth a visit.

There are benches in the square in front of the church. I don't think I saw a fountain.

tour with e bike, easy very pleasant

A beautiful place, a lot of history, unfortunately in decline due to neglect

..."is mentioned for the first time in 1179 when it is cited in a donation of land. The etymology of the name is uncertain. Among the most likely versions, include the derivation from the Latin Turtur, turtledove or, with greater plausibility, from Mons trium turrium, i.e. mountain of the three towers. Given the strategic and favorable position, the Castle and its fortified village were for a long time disputed between the municipalities of Modena and Bologna. The Castle was in fact located in a point that prevented any further construction that would limit the view."... Cit: https://www.vacanzealcastellarozocca.com/cosa-vedere/dragodena-e-montetortore

A village in the municipality of Zocca, Rosola is home to the Rangoni Machiavelli tower, the only remaining evidence of the ancient castle of Rosola, dating back to the 13th century. The tower is now cut off and is undoubtedly the oldest building in the area. In the wall facing, made with rough-hewn sandstone stones, you can still see the original entrance to the tower, at the height of the first floor.

one of the most beautiful and fascinating historical structures of the Apennines, not to be missed, for the internal visit it is necessary to book.

The village, also called Sambuca Castello[2], gives its name to the entire municipality, even if the administrative headquarters is located in the hamlet of Taviano. (Source Wikipedia).