Villafranca Castle

Moneglia, Italy

Villafranca Castle was built around 1130 and it was heavily altered in 14th and 15th centuries.

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Lungomare Dante Alighieri, Moneglia, Italy
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Founded: c. 1130
Category: Castles and fortifications in Italy

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4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Sergio Valente (2 years ago)
We were passing through from the trip to the Cinque Terre, we stopped exhausted after a long day of walking and stopped for a cold drink.
eugenia bertolini (2 years ago)
Magical place, rich variety of plants, peace and panorama
Guia Laviniu (3 years ago)
Very beautiful place.
Manfredo C. Frei (3 years ago)
Rather clear object of tourist desire. But if you happen to be here, you should at least take a short detour here and enjoy the view of the sea.
danilo bug (3 years ago)
Beautiful recovery operation of a historic and panoramic site. However, insufficient maintenance and care.
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