Forte Gonzaga

Forte Gonzaga, also known as Castel Gonzaga, is a bastioned fort in , . It was built in the mid-16th century, and it remained in use by the military until 1973. Today, the fort is in good condition.
Simon Praud, Public domain.
  • Tourist attraction
  • …lies at an elevation of around 140 metres (470 feet)
  • …is also known as “Castel Gonzaga”
  • …dates from 1540
  • Description: fort in Messina, Italy

Places of Interest Nearby

Discover Santa Marta and Santa Maria Annunziata.
is a church.
340 metres south of Forte Gonzaga
is a church.
370 metres west of Forte Gonzaga
Garden
The Orto Botanico "Pietro Castelli" dell'Università…
670 metres northeast of Forte Gonzaga

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Catarratti and San Filippo Superiore.
is a village.
4½ km southwest of Forte Gonzaga
is a village.
6 km southwest of Forte Gonzaga
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Latitude
38.1881° or 38° 11′ 17″ north
Longitude
15.54074° or 15° 32′ 27″ east
Open location code
8FCQ5GQR+67
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building = yes
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historic = castle
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tourism = attraction
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Czech to Turkish—“Forte Gonzaga” goes by many names.
pevnost GonzagaCzech
Fort GonzagaDutch
حصن جونزاجاEgyptian Arabic
მესინის გონზაგას ციხესიმაგრეGeorgian
Castello GonzagaItalian
Forte GonzagaItalian
Forti GunzagaSicilian
Gonzaga HisarıTurkish

Localities in the Area

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Messina: Highlights

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