| in the twelfth century arose the village. Between the end of the thirteenth century and the beginning of the fifteenth, were erected walls and tower defense. This consists of the segments in local limestone, is characterized by a quadrangular structure and presents a culmination of corbels supporting battlements. On the north side and present the stone chamber of a drawbridge that allowed access to the tower by a flight of masonry which only the testimony of the foundation. In modern times, was made a breach in the west wall, enclosed by a railing. Inside the fortress, inhabited the area consisted of houses, shops and roads. Walking along the pavement you can still see the foundations of living rooms and closets, and especially a church that has a semicircular apse with an adjoining smaller room. The area of Castiglione continued to live until the end of the fifteenth century. then be subject to a sudden end. |