The Fortress of Monfalcone, in the province of Gorizia, stands on the karst hill that rises not behind the city center. Tradition has that the fortification was built by the king of the Ostrogoths Teodorico around 500 AD. to witness his victory over Odoacer, king of the Heruli. The Fortress was named for the first time in a document dated 1289 on the occasion of the war between the Serenissima Republic of Venice and the County of Gorizia and the Duchy of Carinthia. In the fifteenth century several works were carried out to consolidate the structure and the walls. The fortress suffered repeated assaults by the Turks but remained unchanged, only in 1514 the mercenaries of the League of Cambrai managed to storm the fortress and kill the infantrymen. Towards the end of the sixteenth century the fortress lost its defensive functions as it was replaced by the nearby fort of Palmanova. The Venetian Republic had control over the fortress until the arrival of Napoleon Bonaparte. For two centuries it remained in a state of neglect until 1950 and was later restored by the Monuments...
   Read moreLa Rocca di Monfalcone è una fortificazione medievale situata a Monfalcone, in Italia. La fortezza risale al XV e XVI secolo ed è stata storicamente utilizzata come struttura difensiva contro le invasioni ottomane.
Oggi la Rocca di Monfalcone è stata restaurata e ospita un museo dedicato alla storia della fortezza e del territorio circostante. Il museo mette in mostra reperti archeologici, manufatti storici e mostre sull'importanza della fortezza nella storia locale. I visitatori possono anche godere di viste panoramiche sull'area circostante dalla cima della fortezza.
Nel complesso, la Rocca di Monfalcone potrebbe essere una meta interessante per chi è interessato alla storia e al turismo culturale.
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Rocca of Monfalcone is a medieval fortification located in Monfalcone, Italy. The fortress dates back to the 15th and 16th century and was historically used as a defensive structure against Ottoman invasions.
Today, Rocca of Monfalcone has been restored and features a museum dedicated to the history of the fortress and the surrounding region. The museum showcases archaeological findings, historical artifacts, and displays about the fortress's significance in local history. Visitors can also enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding area from the top of the fortress.
Overall, the Rocca of Monfalcone could be an interesting destination for those who are interested in history and cultural tourism. ...............
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   Read moreVery interesting to see such an old building, and absorb its history whilst standing next to it and looking out onto the astonishing vantage points that it offers, really makes one wonder how they found the motivation to build such a thing in such a location all those eons ago with no modern tooling. The approach is a really steep Hill which took at least 10 minutes to ascend, maybe a bit more, without stopping. Be prepared! During October the opening time is actually 4pm not 3 as per Google advice so we didnât get to see inside, but enjoyed the visit...
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