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Rocca Roveresca, Mondavio

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The Rocca di Mondavio or Rocca Roveresca di Mondavio is a 15th-century castle in the town of Mondavio, in the region of Marche, Italy. The castle is now two museums.HistoryThe castle was commissioned by Giovanni Della Rovere around 1492 from the architect Francesco di Giorgio Martini. The castle, in excellent state of conservation since it was never sieged or bombed, houses a museum about personal and siege weapons, armor, uniforms, and battle strategies used in the age when such bulwarks were most useful. A trebuchet, built to designs of Martini, is on display in the moat. A torture reenactment is on display in the dungeon.Every August 14-15, the castle sponsors a historic re-enactment of a period banquet, theater, and competitions. The events are meant to recall the reconciliation of the town with Giovanni Della Rovere, Lord of Senigallia. The castle also houses painting exhibitions.

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By Gabriele P On March 17, 2018

L’attrazione principale del borgo è la Rocca , si gode di un bel panorama, nel fossato lungo le mura sono esposte armi antiche. more »

The main attraction of the village is the fortress, you can enjoy a beautiful panorama, in the ditch along the walls are exposed ancient weapons.

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By Laerziade On January 28, 2018

I turisti che sono sulla costa adriatica marchigiana possono fare una bella gita nell'entroterra. Modavio ha una rocca meravigliosa risalente alla fine del '400. Molto interessante sia per grandi che ... more »

Tourists who are the Marche on the Adriatic coast can make a beautiful trip inland. Modavio has a wonderful castle dating back to the late ' 400. Very interesting both for children and adults

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By Ombretta P On January 18, 2018

In questo castello sono stata moltissime volte; quando mio figlio era piccolo, ogni qualvolta ci è stato possibile, lo abbiamo visitato. Interessante e molto ben curato, propone ai visitatori di tutte... more »

In this castle have been many, many times; When my son was little, whenever there was possible, we visited. Interesting and very well taken care of, offers visitors of all ages, a magnificent example of military architecture genius. La Rocca actually never bombed is intact and kept very well. recommend a visit.

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By Stefano Imbastoni On March 25, 2016

Ma come si fa a tenere una così bella rocca a quel modo? L'ingresso costa di più del castello di Gradara, nessuna visita guidata in loco a meno che non la si prenoti giorni prima. Siamo andati allo sbaraglio all'interno (dopo aver speso ben 16€ in 2 adulti e una bambina di 6 anni) senza sapere neanche cenni di storia perchè sprovvisti di volantini all'ingresso o cartelli nelle sale ke spiegavano quello ke stavamo vedendo. Il piano sotterraneo praticamente senza luci, ne funzionava 1 su 5 tant'è ke la sala delle torture, se non ci entravo per puro caso, non sapevamo fosse lì...tutte le luci fulminate, siamo andati avanti in 2 con i flesh dei telefoni e con mia figlia terrorizzata dalla paura. I pupazzi erano quelli di 20 anni fa quando ci ero andato, li stessi!!! Non una pitturata o una rinfrescata, orrendi! In poche parole dopo 5 minuti abbiamo finito la visita e fortuna ke il volontario gentilissimo ci ha fatto visitare anke il teatro (carinissimo) e la pinacoteca se no erano proprio soldi buttati!!!!

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But how do you keep such a beautiful fortress in that way? Entrance costs more than the Gradara Castle, no guided tour on site unless you book days before. We went to go inside (after spending well €16 in 2 adults and a 6 years) without knowing history either because no flyers or posters in the halls ke explained what we were seeing. The basement with virtually no lights, I worked 1 out of 5 so ke the waterboard, though there was purely by accident, we didn't know was there ... all lights burnt out, went ahead in 2 with the flesh of the phones and with my daughter terrified with fear. The puppets were those of 20 years ago when I was gone, them selves!!! Not a painted or cleaned up, horrible! Simply put after 5 minutes we ended the visit and fortune friendly volunteer showed us ke anke Theatre (cute) and if not were just money down the drain!

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By Emanuele Rubbi On March 7, 2016

Bella e ben tenuta.

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Nice and well maintained.

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By Ben Rhaiem Hazem On June 14, 2016

Bella rocca

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