Rapallo Castle - Italy
by Paolo Signorini
Title
Rapallo Castle - Italy
Artist
Paolo Signorini
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Built overlooking the sea in the middle of the Gulf of Rapallo, the castle has a compact structure rectangular with rounded corners, dominated by a massive square tower which rises from the land side. The entrance to the fortress is secured by a stone staircase. A small belfry is located in an elevated position, to the right of the entrance and on the side diametrically opposite a small sentry box leans on the sea.
On July 4, 1549, the corsair turkish Dragut performed a disastrous incursion of Rapallo, which cost the city the kidnapping of many inhabitants and the death of anyone who had failed to looting. Immediately, the Republic of Genoa ordered the mayor of Rapallo, Jerome Cattaneo, the construction of the castle, which was completed in just one year. The fortress, admirably placed as the closing point of the medieval walls have now disappeared, was never the protagonist of relevant arms made, and in this we can say that perfectly fulfilled its deterrent against other pirate landings.
Used as a prison during the seventeenth century, passed in 1866 by the City to the state, which made it the headquarters of the Guardia di Finanza and judicial prisons. Restored in 1963, currently it houses exhibitions and cultural events.
Every year at the end of the celebrations in honor of Our Lady of Montallegro, on the evening of July 3, the castle is symbolically burned with colorful fireworks and smoke.
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December 28th, 2022
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Don Columbus
Congratulations, your work is Featured in "Photographic Camera Art" I invite you to place it in the group's "2020-2023 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!
I'ina Van Lawick
Beautuly composed, Paolo. Wonderful blending of the movement in the water against the buildings. LF
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your fantastic photographic art has been chosen as a Camera Art Group feature! You are invited to archive your work in the feature archive discussion. There are many other discussions in the group where you can promote your art even further more.
Christopher McClean
Beautiful photography of a beautiful country. I am feeling nostalgia for my own country to take some unique pictures like you have of yours! Great work!
Holly April Harris
Sensational photo! I am very pleased to feature your lovely artwork in the group ‘Covered Bridges and Historical Buildings.’ Please add it to the “2023 First Quarter Featured Image Collection” thread in the discussions area to record and display your image amongst the best in the group. Thank you! 1/4/23
Greta Foose
Love the story you have shared, considering it’s location, I wonder how much longer this castle will stand.
Nancy Carol Photography
Well done! Excellent and thank you for sharing with us your wonderful work of art that has been proudly presented on the Home Page of the group, 'ART FOR PASSION - PASSION FOR ART'. If you wish, you may archive it permanently or promote it further in the Discussions Tabs titled, "Oct Nov Dec 2022 Features."
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