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Malaspina Castle - Photo (c)
O'CC
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Malaspina Castle - Massa (MS)
The castle stands on the hill at the
foot of the Apuan Alps.
The site was presumably occupied in
the Late Middle Age by the Marchesi of
Massa,
although the earliest written documentation relevant to the castle dates
back to the 12th century.
In the 15th century Massa became the property
of the Marchesi Malaspina di Fosdinovo,
who transformed the castle into a
residence with important architectural work that lasted until the 17th
century and included also restructuring the defensive parts.
The architectural complex, which at
the end of the 19th century was finally transformed into a
prison, remained such up to 1946, but today after a restoration, it
consists of 3 distinct units: the sturdy walls, with their ramparts,
walks and embrasures for the artillery, the residence and the keep.
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