Forte di San Leo
The Fortress of San Leo is a castle on the border of the Romagna and Marche; the castle is best known as the site where Count Cagliostro died. It was one of the palaces owned by Federico da Montefeltro and his wife Battista Sforza and was a fortified, palatial retreat. It is now a museum.
| Fortress of San Leo | |
|---|---|
Forte di San Leo | |
| Near San Leo in Italy | |
Forte di San Leo (Emilia-Romagna) | |
| Coordinates | 43°53′48.36″N 12°20′46.64″E |
| Type | Fortification |
| Site information | |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Preserved (rebuilt in 1441) |
| Website | Official website |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1441 |
| Built by | Federico da Montefeltro |
| Architect | Francesco di Giorgio Martini |
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