Roccavignale Castle, Roccavignale, Italy

Roccavignale Castle origin is unknown, but the Rochae Vinealis was mentioned in 998 AD. The castle was expanded in the 14th century by Carrettesca family. It was burned down in 1799 in the wars between French and Piedmonte armies.

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Carlo Semeria (3 years ago)
The ruins of the Castle of Roccavignale could be interesting and certainly valorised. stopped there today 30/8/22 but everything is closed, not open to visitors and also neglected. It's not worth stopping here

simone sasso (3 years ago)
beautiful ruin, it's a shame there isn't a plaque that tells its story!

Rolando Nijs (4 years ago)
Very nice place.

Carlo Fracchia (5 years ago)
Beautiful location that I have in my heart for my ORIGINS ..........

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