Rocca Flea, a photo from Perugia, Umbria

Photographer's Note

Rocca Flea, formerly known as Arx Major Terre Gualdi, stands at the top of Gualdo Tadino, Umbria.
It is one example of Italian fortified architecture of the Middle Ages. The fortress was built incorporating an ancient place of worship dedicated to the Archangel Michael founded in the Lombard period (sec. VIII-IX), called Sant'Angelo Flea. At the end of the tenth century the Rocca Flea would be included in the possessions of Count Vico said Wolf, son of the Count of Nocera. In 1177 he was in possession of Emperor Frederick Barbarossa, which however returned to the papacy in 1198. On 25 July 1208 the consuls of the free town of Gualdo submitted themselves to the protection of the close and strong town of Perugia, which is why this controversy centuries the Papacy.
Gualdo in 1237 was destroyed by a raging fire; Emperor Frederick II became actively for its reconstruction and the Rocca Flea for the occasion was the subject of renovations and expansions. The construction of the central tower, the keep, dates back to 1350, during the period of the domination of Perugia Gualdo, always in the fourteenth century were made tweaks from Biordo Michelotti. In 1499 the city of Gualdo and Rocca Flea were assigned by Pope Alexander VI's famous daughter Lucrezia Borgia. In 1512 the fortress was in the hands of Perugia Giampaolo captains and Gentile Baglioni, but soon was withdrawn from the government of the papal legate of that city and erected in independent Legation, ruled by a cardinal under the direct authority of the Apostolic Chamber.
From 1587 to 1798 Gualdo falls in the anonymity of the province, the Rock not housed more a court and was used in part to lay prison.
After 1860 with the advent of the Kingdom of Italy, the whole complex was reduced to the district prison. Currently the Flea Rocca houses the Civic Museum of Gualdo Tadino, houses the Antiquarium of the territory and in the rooms display historical testimonials of ceramics Gualdese.

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ikeharel (113385) 2020-04-02 1:16

Ciao Silvio,
The bright edifice stand wonderful contrast with the dark surrounding on blue hour.
Perfect light management and clear view of the fortified palace.
Buona giornata,
Ike

Fis2 (170807) 2020-04-02 1:22

Witaj Silvio!
A very curious building, view makes impression.
Interesting fortres.
Good POV, colors and light.
I like this place.
Well done.
Keep safe.
Krzysztof

mesutilgim (0) 2020-04-02 2:45

Hello Silvio,
Another interesting capture/entry in your gallery. Enriched with many good and usefull notes.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

pajaran (115941) 2020-04-02 2:46

Pozdrav.
Lep pogled, interesantan i dobar tekst ...
Lepa priroda i stara arhitektura.
Lepo pokazano.
Lepa Rocca Flea.
Zelim vam lep dan, cuvajte se od virusa.
Ja sam i dalje u karantinu.
Paja.

Greeting.
Nice view, interesting and good text ...
Beautiful nature and old architecture.
Beautifully shown.
Beautiful Rocca Flea.
Have a nice day, stay away from the virus.
I'm still in quarantine.

holmertz (102732) 2020-04-02 4:06

Hello Silvio,
The illuminated white fortress stands out brightly in the rather dark surroundings during the blue hour. The beauty of the buildings in enhanced by the dark green and grey tones surrounding it. The path leads us up to the fortress, which you placed slightly to the side.
Kind regards,
Gert

Royaldevon (85932) 2020-04-02 5:20

Ciao Caro Silvio,

THis is a fine blue hour photograph,
The time of day has created some very distinct contrasts, the garden and hillside are quite shaded whilst the fortified building is pale and illuminated by the artificial light, giving an immediate contrast!
You've created a fine composition, using the rule of thirds.

Keep safe,
Bev :-)

pierrefonds (114494) 2020-04-02 6:10

Hi Silvio,

The mountain and the trees are framing well the building. The point of view is showing the details of the Civc Museum of Gualdo Tadino. The blue hour light has aspecial effect on the colours. Have a nice day.

Pierre

jhm (211736) 2020-04-02 6:10

Ciao Silvio,

One of the much nice building out of the rich time of Italy
Nice picture, also perfect done.
Sharp and clear, nicely done. TFS.

Friend, keep safe,
John.

lousat (139298) 2020-04-02 10:21

Ciao Silvio,qui ci hanno messo le mani e si vede,ben conservata nel suo favoloso stile originale,ottima scelta dell'orario e qualita' top. Buona serata,Luciano

Miguel82 (47110) 2020-04-02 12:36

Silvio, that alley through the roses and the hedges in this garden leads to an imposant fortress. Beautiful picture taken at the blue hour. Fine colors, good sharpness, interesting photo note, regards.

Tue (92402) 2020-04-02 13:48

Hello Silvio,
The castle is illuminated so wonderfully that the walls and towers get a silver quality, which makes them stand out so well from the background. I really like the narrow path in the foreground as well, which leads the eye so well to the building.
Lars

Ilonka1974 (10289) 2020-04-02 14:35

Hi Silvio,
The architecture of this castle is beautiful.
Interesting presentation.
Best regards
Janusz

adramad (73004) 2020-04-02 16:02

Hi Silvio.
Wonderful composition at the blue hour, the magnificent castle in a wonderful state of preservation stands out with its clear stone from the already dark surroundings, beautiful castle.
The perfect light highlighting the beauty and sharpness of the image.
Very well done. I like it
Have a good day.
Very best regards, my friend.
Luis.

Nicou (193806) 2020-04-02 21:52

Hello Silvio

superbe composition nocturne et image fantastique quel ch漮eau et architecture quelle amen嶪 ce passage avec le mur et la v嶲彋ation comme les fa蓷de du ch漮eau ressortent et ce lumi鋨es superbe
Bravo et amiti�
Nicou

ifege (48135) 2020-04-02 23:07

Hi Silvio
The late light has made for a beautiful photo of the fortress.
cheers
Ian

abmdsudi (95869) 2020-04-03 8:52

Hi Silvio
I wonder how they've maintained the same white colour for so long, and how well the fortress stands out against the blue hour setting. You did well with clarity, detail aplenty with excellent foreground base. Another lovely shot and another journey for us to learn appreciate history, Congrats
Best regards

jmdias (115208) 2020-04-03 11:47

silvio

a marvelous view. I liked the visual effect of this dark blue sky and the building clear yet. nice sample of architecture.

take care

jorge

jean113 (27887) 2020-04-05 6:04

Hello Silvio, a good leading in line as the path takes us to the fortress. The light colour of the stone stands out in this light, as the evening comes.
All in very good sharpness.
Thanks for sharing this gem.
Kind regards, Jean.