Rocca Sanvitale in 1948 (20th Century)Rocca Sanvitale di Fontanellato
The signs of these changes are sometimes still visible on the structure and much more often in photographic documents.
Front of the fortress (15th Century)Rocca Sanvitale di Fontanellato
What remains unchanged over the centuries is the charm of this Renaissance court.
Outside view (16th Century)Rocca Sanvitale di Fontanellato
The north loggia today
Works in the north lodge (20th Century)Rocca Sanvitale di Fontanellato
Restoration work on the northern loggia, 1988
Painting by Giuseppe Alinovi (19th Century)Rocca Sanvitale di Fontanellato
The Rocca Sanvitale at the beginning of 19th Century, painted in an oil canvas by Giuseppe Alinovi. Detail of the moat and of the garden.
Front of the fortress (15th Century)Rocca Sanvitale di Fontanellato
Today the garden is different: the tower contains the Camera Ottica.
A photograph taken by Count Giovanni Sanvitale (19th Century)Rocca Sanvitale di Fontanellato
The Rocca at the end of 19th Century, in a photo taken by the Count Giovanni Sanvitale.
Rocca Sanvitale view from Garibaldi SquareRocca Sanvitale di Fontanellato
The Rocca Sanvitale in 21st Century.
A photograph taken by Count Giovanni Sanvitale (19th Century)Rocca Sanvitale di Fontanellato
Backside of the castle in a photo taken by the Count Giovanni Sanvitale.
Rocca Sanvitale by nightRocca Sanvitale di Fontanellato
Backside of the castle today, in a view by night.
Fireworks from the Castle (20th Century)Rocca Sanvitale di Fontanellato
Fireworks from the Rocca in 1998, during the 50th anniversary of the purchase of the castle by the Municipality.
Cover of the book dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the purchase of the Rocca by the Municipality (21st Century)Rocca Sanvitale di Fontanellato
Cover of the book "La nostra Rocca", made in 2018 by the Municipality during the celebrations for the 70th anniversary of the purchase of the castle.
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