Fortezza Firmafede

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In 963 AD Emperor Otto I granted to Adalberto Bishop of Luni ownership of the castrum Sarzanae, a fortified village where today the fortress of Sarzanello is located.

Cittadella or Fortezza Firmafede was the first fortress in the city built in 1249. It was destroyed by the Firenze army led by Lorenzo de Medici in 1487 and rebuilt after the war by Medici. It was reconquered by Genoa Republic in 1494.

Today the massive square form building is used as a venue for culture events and exhibitions.

Address
Piazza Firmafede 1, Sarzana, Italy

Established
1487

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