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Forgotten World - Italy, Rocca Calascio - 02 by Andrea Mazzocchetti

Rocca Calascio is a fortress located in Abruzzo, in the province of L'Aquila, in the territory of the municipality of Calascio, at an altitude of 1450 meters above sea level, just above the town. It is included in the Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park. It is known for the presence of the castle, among the highest in Italy, and the ancient medieval village below, still inhabited by some inhabitants.
The foundation of the fortress is probably due to the will of King Ruggero d'Altavilla after the Norman conquest of 1140 with a prevalent sighting function, even if the first historical document attesting its presence is dated 1239.
He took part with Calascio, Castelvecchio Calvisio, Carapelle Calvisio and Santo Stefano di Sessanio of the famous Baronia di Carapelle, of which he followed the historical events until 1806, the year of the abolition of feudalism.
Over the centuries the Pagliara,...

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