The impressive castle dominates Bosa from above. It was built in 1112 on top of the hill of Serravalle by the noble Tuscan Malaspina dello Spino Secco family, who settled on the Island in the middle of the 11th century.
It was part of the Giudicato of Torres and then it passed to the Giudici of Arborea. It underwent various modifications before its slow abandonment. However, its structure has been well-preserved. The castle was built in various stages. In the 12th century, a tower and part of the northern walls were erected, in the 14th century the main tower, once with three floors, was built in light stone by the architect Capula. Behind it are the boundary walls that run all the way around the hill and seven square towers. Under the Aragonese, a pentagonal tower made of grey and red trachyte was added.
Within the walls, there is the Church of Nostra Signora de sos Regnos Altos (14th-15th century), embellished with Spanish frescoes.
From the castle, you can enjoy a spectacular view of the houses with multi-coloured façades of Bosa along the right bank of the river Temo, the ancient tanneries on the opposite bank and the Ponte Vecchio bridge that connects the two river banks.
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