Rocca Viscontea Castle Ghibelline Swallow-tailed Merlons Medieval Ladyhawke Location Stock Image

Rocca Viscontea Visconti Castle and its Ghibelline swallow-tailed merlons dating back to the mid 14th century. Castell’Arquato is a medieval town of traditional structure which has maintained its appearance as it was in the early 10th century, the Old Town of Castell`Arquato is a high rock which in other times was strategically important for dominating the valley, now surrounded by the village. Its picturesque medieval features have led to the burg`s appearances in movies such as Ladyhawke. Province of Piacenza, Emilia-Romagna Northern Italy.