L'ARX FUMONIS----->   

Virgins' well

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Gregorio VIII


The Virgins' well

  
At the entrance to the east-wing on the  main floor there is another well once used for the sacrifice of  brides, if discovered not to be virgins, on the first night. “dello jus primae noctis”.

Arx Fumonis - Fumone (Italy)

Virgin's well


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  The castle is situated at the centre of the fortress enclosed by another defence wall and was equipped with everything necessary for its own defence including numerous look-out towers. It  housed the Papal servants and family , was a safe prison for the churches enemy, a barracks for the soldiers and included the courts allotments and huge water containers.


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