Tarquinia. Gate of the Castle and Tower called Matilda of Canossa

The gate the castle is found next to the circular tower called Matilda of Canossa in Tarquinia.

It is part of a defensive system with a square tower and walkway between two high walls.

It was built by Cardinal G. Vitelleschi in the fifteenth century.


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Benedicta Lee

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