MALASPINA CASTLE OF MASSA: THE CASTLE THAT LOOKS AT THE SEA

MALASPINA CASTLE OF MASS:  THE CASTLE THAT LOOKS AT THE SEA 

From the 'top of a rocky hill, since over a thousand years, the castle of Malaspina of Massa admires the seaside,enjoying the view.Its strongwallsheld away pirates and enemies for centuries and the mighty city walls defended the area.Later, the city grew around it.

The pilgrim in his journey to Rome, Jerusalem or Santiago, looking  at this demontration of force could not imagine that it hid an amazing secret. 
Indeed, in its heart of raw stone,the Castle hides and protects an unexpected gem: the Renaissance residence of the Malaspina, where  under the sun, the moon or the spotlight,white marbles from Carrara shine and reveal Renaissance paintings of incredible value and historical significance.

 So at night, when the vastness of the sea sinks into the darkness, like a big diamond the castle keeps on shining, and dominating the scenery of the city that sleeps. In the shadows of the "loggia" of white pillars, behind the windows framed in finely carved marble, the spirit of the Marquise Ricciarda misses the luxuries of her court, attended by popes and cardinals, and waits for revealing to the curious tourist the mystery of her fascinating life .

Representation of Ricciarda-The Marchioness of Massa, who loved power more than anything else: