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Martina | spintheworld_marti
April 23, 2023
Mountain biking
Montetortore is located at 808 m above sea level: an ancient village where the now imposing ruins of the thirteenth-century castle stand out. A very suggestive place
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Daniele
January 21, 2024
Hiking
..."is mentioned for the first time in 1179 when it is cited in a donation of land. The etymology of the name is uncertain. Among the most likely versions, include the derivation from the Latin Turtur, turtledove or, with greater plausibility, from Mons trium turrium, i.e. mountain of the three towers.
Given the strategic and favorable position, the Castle and its fortified village were for a long time disputed between the municipalities of Modena and Bologna. The Castle was in fact located in a point that prevented any further construction that would limit the view."...
Cit: vacanzealcastellarozocca.com/cosa-vedere/dragodena-e-montetortore
Given the strategic and favorable position, the Castle and its fortified village were for a long time disputed between the municipalities of Modena and Bologna. The Castle was in fact located in a point that prevented any further construction that would limit the view."...
Cit: vacanzealcastellarozocca.com/cosa-vedere/dragodena-e-montetortore
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penna1973
March 25, 2024
Mountain biking
A beautiful place, a lot of history, unfortunately in decline due to neglect
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