Ruins of the castle of Speronella in Rocca Pendice

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The origins of this fortress, whose remains are still clearly visible by the top of Rocca Pendice, are unknown, but it kept its military function for a long time. Around the mid-12th century, the Bishop of Padua gave it to Emperor Frederick Barbarossa, who returned it to the bishop after only a few years. Legend has it that Speronella Dalesmanini, who became a symbol of municipal freedom, was imprisoned here.

The fortress later became a property of the Carraresi family, that used it as a prison, and then of Venice. After losing its military purpose, it was turned into a leisure residence by the Orologio family.

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