History

The castle’s central tower dates to the first half of the VI century and was used by the Byzantines to defend the ancient Roman bridge of the Flaminian Way. Historically, this area was the scene of numerous bloody battles between the Goths and Byzantines.

A small part of the old Roman Flaminian Way is now privately integrated into Fontalba’s park.

At the end of XVIII century the building was turned into an elegant manor house and much of the Italian style garden remains faithful to its original landscaped design.

 

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