The Episcopal fortress-palace (La Rocca), Bertinoro
Motivating by increasing needs of the University Residential Centre and for pilgrims lodgings for those walking the Via Roma of the Bidente, the restoration project began in 1998. Careful analyses of architectural developments were carried out and post-war interventions removed. ...
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Project details
Title: | The Episcopal fortress-palace (La Rocca), Bertinoro |
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Entr. year: | 2002 |
Result: | Medal |
Country: | Italy |
Town: | Bertinoro, Forlí-Cesena (Emilia-Romagna) |
Category type: | architectural heritage |
Building type/ Project type: | Military/Defence/Fortified building/system |
Former use: | Fortress; townhouse (Episcopal Palace) |
Actual use: | Dwelling house for university visitors, museum |
Built: | 11th century |
The Jury's citation: | "For the respectful restoration of an ancient fortress, rich in history and set in a panoramic setting, and for its adaptation to educational and residential functions" |
GPS: | 44°8'51.0"N 12°8'0.3"E |
Web, Links: | www.ceub.it |
Description:
Motivating by increasing needs of the University Residential Centre and for pilgrims lodgings for those walking the Via Roma of the Bidente, the restoration project began in 1998. Careful analyses of architectural developments were carried out and post-war interventions removed. Architectural elements were restored, vegetation typology restored and technical and mechanical supports integrated without affecting the monument's features.
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