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Castle, Scandiano (RE)

44°34′47″ N, 10°40′30″ E

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Castle, 10th century

Castello del Gesso

Castle in Ventoso - Scandiano (RE)

Scandiano (RE), Emilia-Romagna

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At a glance

Type
Castle
Period
Middle Ages, 10th century
Protection
Italian national heritage
Coordinates
44°34′47″ N, 10°40′30″ E
Address
via Monte del Gesso ‒ Ventoso ‒ Scandiano (RE)

Timeline

  1. 10th centuryBuilt

Events and people from Wikidata (CC0).

Getting there

ScandianoTrain, nearest
2.7 km as the crow flies
Castello del Gessovia Monte del Gesso ‒ Ventoso ‒ Scandiano (RE)

Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.

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The town

Things to see in Scandiano25,686 inhabitants, 95 m above sea level. 14 historic places in the town.PhotoCaba2011, CC BY-SA 3.014 places

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Castello del Gesso?

Castello del Gesso is in Scandiano, in the province of Reggio Emilia (Emilia-Romagna), Italy. Address: via Monte del Gesso ‒ Ventoso ‒ Scandiano (RE). GPS coordinates: 44.57976, 10.67489.

How old is Castello del Gesso?

Wikidata dates it to the 10th century.

What else is there to see near Castello del Gesso?

Nearby you’ll find: Castello di Torricella (1.6 km away), Rocca dei Boiardo (2.2 km away), Torre dell'orologio (2.4 km away).

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