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Situated in the territory of Montecastrilli on that Colle Nobile from which it still controls that part of the territory crossed by the ancient via Amerina, stands today Castel dell’Aquila which owes its name to the symbol of Todi, the city that wanted it to defend its borders with Amelia.
Castel dell’Aquila was built, at the behest of the Guelph family of Atti di Todi in 1294 as a strategic outpost bordering the territory of Amelia in an area that, over the years, due to rivalry with the Ghibelline family of Chiaravalle, became a place of continuous battles between the empire and the papacy.
Evidences are the forts and castles that dot the area: coming down from the north Fort Cesare, and to the south, Frattuccia, Santa Maria della Castella, then the ruins of the fearsome Castello di Canale and the splendid medieval gem of Collicello.
In 1366 the castle was destroyed by the men of John Hawkwood in the retinue of the powerful Cardinal Albornoz, who had descended on Italy during the Avignon Captivity to restore order.
The nearby Castle of Santa Restituta also suffered as a result, having to “host” Hawkwood for two long months.
The vicissitudes of the following years led the castle to take the side of Altobello di Chiaravalle and, because of this, in 1499 with the demolitio et occupatio Castris Aquile, the forces of Pope Alexander VI retook its rule. With the subsequent defeat of the Chiaravalle and the killing of Altobello, the rebuilding of the walls was entrusted to the mercenary captain Bartolomeo di Alviano.
Situated in the territory of Montecastrilli on that Colle Nobile from which it still controls that part of the territory crossed by the ancient via Amerina, stands today Castel dell’Aquila which owes its name to the symbol of Todi, the city that wanted it to defend its borders with Amelia.
Castel dell’Aquila was built, at the behest of the Guelph family of Atti di Todi in 1294 as a strategic outpost bordering the territory of Amelia in an area that, over the years, due to rivalry with the Ghibelline family of Chiaravalle, became a place of continuous battles between the empire and the papacy.
Evidences are the forts and castles that dot the area: coming down from the north Fort Cesare, and to the south, Frattuccia, Santa Maria della Castella, then the ruins of the fearsome Castello di Canale and the splendid medieval gem of Collicello.
In 1366 the castle was destroyed by the men of John Hawkwood in the retinue of the powerful Cardinal Albornoz, who had descended on Italy during the Avignon Captivity to restore order.
The nearby Castle of Santa Restituta also suffered as a result, having to “host” Hawkwood for two long months.
The vicissitudes of the following years led the castle to take the side of Altobello di Chiaravalle and, because of this, in 1499 with the demolitio et occupatio Castris Aquile, the forces of Pope Alexander VI retook its rule. With the subsequent defeat of the Chiaravalle and the killing of Altobello, the rebuilding of the walls was entrusted to the mercenary captain Bartolomeo di Alviano.
Part of the ancient city walls, two round towers and the huge bulk of the square corner tower are what remains of the medieval layout of what is now a pretty village.
Worth visiting is the Church of St. James and Mark that arose along with the castle around the 14th century, which holds the relics of the patron saint James that are displayed every year on July 25 during an event dedicated to him.
On the main altar, the canvas that is really important and are attributed to Sensini with the saint depicted with a shell and pilgrim’s clothes.
Part of the ancient city walls, two round towers and the huge bulk of the square corner tower are what remains of the medieval layout of what is now a pretty village.
Worth visiting is the Church of St. James and Mark that arose along with the castle around the 14th century, which holds the relics of the patron saint James that are displayed every year on July 25 during an event dedicated to him.
On the main altar, the canvas that is really important and are attributed to Sensini with the saint depicted with a shell and pilgrim’s clothes.
Castel dell’Aquila is the arrival of the fourth stage (from Todi – 19 km), and departure of the fifth (towards Amelia for 12.5 km) of the evocative and mystical 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗟𝘂𝗰𝗲: route of the Via Romea, the Byzantine Corridor and the Via Amerina from Aquileia to Rome – managed by the Foundation of the same name, based in Amelia.
Visit the Church of Saints James and Mark
Reach Paragnano Castle
Reach Fort Caesar
Reach Montecastrilli
A walk through downtown Montecastrilli
The territory of Montecastrilli
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