In the second half of the 15th century, in addition to the stately homes in the city, the buildings in the countryside that had military garrison functions also changed their appearance: the castles.
In fact, the castle lost its military character when its functions changed, becoming less defensive and more prestigious representation. compared to the city palace, the residence of the bourgeois classes, the castle remained the place of residence of the aristocracy, which, however, changed its role in Renaissance society and saw its defensive function towards the people disappear.
Here are the 15th-century fortresses and castles in Italy that have survived to the present day and can still be visited.