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For centuries, a castle from the Middle Ages served as a hemp plantation.
The small walled town of Montagnana, in Veneto, was an important city during the Middle Ages thanks to its strategic position in the middle of the countryside. After conquering and pillaging Montagnana, Ezzelino III da Romano ordered the construction of a new fortress in 1242 to improve the defenses of the town. The Castle of San Zeno, which takes its name from a nearby church, was surrounded by a moat and was integrated into the city walls as the eastern gate. A 125-foot tower and some other smaller ones were the main features of the castle, but now only the tallest tower remains.
