The origin of Predappio Alta castle is similar to the ones of
Elmici and Caminate Fortresses. They were all constructed around
900 by local landlords. In 909 Predappio Alta Castle was controlled
by Calboli family who strengthen its defensive structures. In 1471
Pino Ordelaffi enlarged and reinforced the defensive walls of the
fortress.
Address: Via della Rocca, 47010 Predappio Alta (FC),
Italia Telephone number: Pro Loco di Predappio Alta
+39.0543.922787 Fax: +39.0543.922787 e mail:info@predappioalta.org website: www.predappioalta.org
Further information
The fortress is 3Km. upward Predappio. It rises on a spur of
rock in Predappio Alta.
The origin of Predappio Castle is similar to the ones of Elmici and
Caminate Castles. They were built in 900 by local landlords. In 909
Castrum Petre Appi belonged to the Calboli's who added to the
original structure of the castle the first defensive devices. In
1283 Giovanni D'Appia got Martino IV's castle in exchanging for
fighting against the Ghibelline rebellious towns and for confirming
the power of the Church. With the beginning of the feudal fights
the destiny of this castle followed the destiny of Forlì, of
The State of Church and of the Ghibellines and Guelphs supported by
the Calboli's and the Ordelaffi's families. In 1471 Pino Ordelaffi
enlarged and fortified the castle that became impregnable. It was
defended by two corner-towers and by strong walls. Its strategic
position made this Fortress impregnable. It was rather a strategic
garrison than a war rampart. The sackings or raids that ruined the
other castles of the surroundings didn't touch this Fortress that
has preserved its original features.
Opening time
It is possible to visit only the outside.
How to reach it
Predappio Alta Fortress rises on the road that leads to the
centre of the village (Strada Provinciale n°43,
Predappio-Predappio Alta).
A cura della Redazione di Turismo Forlivese, Piazza Saffi 8, 47121 Forlì - iat@comune.forli.fc.it - Tel. 0543 712362
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