Mondavio
Under the rule of a number of noble families, it held a strategic position. This was where the noble Della Rovere family held primary residence. In 1631 the town became part of the Papal States.
The fortress, Rocca Roveresca, is considered a master of military architecture although it was never attacked. It holds a commanding stance over the entire town, was built between 1482 and 1492.
1. One of the massive towers of the fortress as Mondavio..
2. One of the distinctive circular guard towers.
3. A "brave" driver approaches the walls of the fortress.
4. The town is primarily of brick buildings with textures that catch the morning light.
5. Beautiful shadows in the morning light.
6. Cloisters of the former convent, attached to the Chiesa San Francesco 13th Century, today we see the 18th Century renovations.
7. Passageways beneath the stacked houses in the historic centre of the town.
8. Cyclists leave the town through one of the gates through the walls.
