Fortezza da Basso is a

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inserted in the fourteenth century walls of

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. Its official name is the Fortress of

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(Fortezza di San Giovanni Battista). In modern times it is home to numerous conferences, concerts and national and international exhibitions, such as

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. Its total area is nearly 100,000 square meters.

Construction

Fortezza da Basso was designed by

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for

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, also called ''The Moor'', and built between 1534 and 1537.Fortezza da Basso
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Images

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References

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