Rocca delle Caminate

Rocca delle Caminate is a medieval castle located in Meldola, around 7 miles (11 km) from Predappio in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy.

[3]: 78  The external renovations included the addition of a lighthouse, which shone a powerful light whenever the Italian leader was present.

[4] It became Mussolini's summer residence in the area and he held meetings with dignitaries during World War II, such as Romanian Foreign Minister Mihai Antonescu, while staying there.

[2] At the end of the war, it was partly destroyed by Allied troops in search of treasure, with the rest of the furniture being removed by locals.

The project was approved by the local government in 2017, but some critics suggested it could become a pilgrimage point for modern Fascists and seen as a celebration of Mussolini.

Rocca delle Caminate Meldola
Rocca delle Caminate in 1939