Sights & landmarks

Brancaleone Fortress

Brancaleone Fortress is a rocca, or fortified stronghold, in Ravenna dating to 1450. Its fifteenth-century military character gives visitors a contrasting perspective on the city beyond its better-known religious landmarks.

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What is Brancaleone Fortress?

Brancaleone Fortress is a rocca, or fortified stronghold, in Ravenna dating to 1450. Its fifteenth-century military character gives visitors a contrasting perspective on the city beyond its better-known religious landmarks.

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Use this place as an anchor, then layer nearby stops and a little breathing room around it.