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🏰 Castle of Riomaggiore

Museums, Memorials & Monuments Italy Europe

🏰 Castle of Riomaggiore
Medieval fortress overlooking Cinque Terre village


🕐 1 min read · Updated 2 Apr 2026 at 08:31

UNESCOUNESCO World Heritage Site

πŸ“‹ Fast Facts
  • Built in 1260 by Marquis Turcotti as coastal defense
  • Expanded by Genoa in the 15th–16th centuries
  • Located on hilltop above Riomaggiore village
  • Part of Portovenere and Cinque Terre UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Castle of Riomaggiore, also known as Castello di Riomaggiore or Castellazzo di CerricΓ², is a medieval fortress ...

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