Malaspina Castle, Massa

Name: Malaspina Castle
Address: Via del Forte, 15, Massa, 54100, Italy
Telephone: +39 0585 816524

#1 among attractions in Massa

Top attraction, History museum, Museum, Forts and castles

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The Malaspina Castle is located in Massa, Italy. It crowns the top of a rocky hill and dominates the wide underlying plain and part of the Tyrrhenian coast. From the 17th century the main purpose of the castle was military and it served as a prison until 1946. The castle was subsequently restored and reopened to the public. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: Medieval architectureCoordinates: 44°1'56"N, 10°8'47"E

Address

Via del Forte, 15Massa 54100 Italy

Contact

+39 0585 816524

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Malaspina Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Massa Cathedral, National Esperanto Library and Archive, Teatro Comunale "Pier Alessandro Guglielmi", St. Sebastian Church.

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Church, Baroque architecture
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Biblioteca Civica "Stefano Giampaoli", Massa
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Malaspina Castle open?

Malaspina Castle is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday closed
Friday closed
Saturday 3 pm - 7 pm
Sunday 3 pm - 7 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Malaspina Castle?

Nearby attractions include Villa Massoni, Massa (7 min walk), Chiesa di San Giovanni Decollato, Massa (7 min walk), Piazza Mercurio, Massa (8 min walk), Biblioteca Civica "Stefano Giampaoli", Massa (8 min walk).

How to get to Malaspina Castle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Malaspina Castle:

Bus

Stazione FS Massa • Lines: L61 (20 min walk)

Train

Massa Centro (20 min walk)