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Places to see in ( Riva Del Garda - Italy ) Rocca di Riva
Places to see in ( Riva Del Garda - Italy ) Rocca di Riva
La Rocca di Riva is a medieval fortress located in the town of Riva del Garda in the province of Trento . It is located on an artificial island on the shore of Lake Garda. The fortress was built at the behest of the prince bishop of Trento Altemanno in 1124 to defend the port of the city, a strategic point for trade to and from Trentino.
In the fourteenth century, after the conquest of the city by the Scaligeri , the fortress was renovated and expanded following the solutions already built for the fortresses of Lazise , Sirmione and Peschiera , including the possibility of direct access from the lake and the isolation from the mainland through ditches. Passed under the control of the Venetians, the fortress was at the center of the clashes with the Visconti and was repeatedly plundered.
In 1516 Riva was conquered by the emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg . With the return under Hapsburg domination, the military importance of the Rocca faded and was then used as a residence of the court of the bishop's principality of Trento. In the seventeenth century Gianangelo Madruzzo restructured it to house his wife Alfonsina Gonzaga from Novellara.
In the nineteenth century the fortress was transformed into an army barracks as part of the project to strengthen the border between the Empire of Austria and Italy. Important works were carried out such as the lowering of the corner towers and the rebuilding of all the interiors. In the fifties of the twentieth century within the Rocca was established the civic museum of Riva that still has its headquarters.
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Sword fight in Punjab, Sikh Gatka style
Nihang warriors showcase their Gatka skills at Kila Raipur sports festival in Ludhiana, Punjab, India.
Gatka is the name of an Indian martial art associated with the Sikhs of the Punjab region. It is a style of stick fighting,with wooden sticks intended to simulate swords. The Punjabi name gatka properly refers to the wooden stick used. The word originates as a diminutive of Sanskrit gada,gatka is defensive as well as offensive. The style originated in later 19th century,out of sword practice in in two sub-style,called rasmi (ritualistic) and khel (sport) from the 1880s. The term gatka has sometimes come to be extended to,including the use of various weapons,more properly called Shastar Vidiya. Holla Mohalla,or Hola Mohalla,is the festival of Punjab. Celebrated over three days,the festival retains the character of fun and enjoyment that Holi has embodied. In addition to this,it is also a community festival that brings people together in an atmosphere of sharing and caring. It is also an occasion to remember the valor of the Sikhs in battling the enemies of the land. The festival day begins with early morning prayers at the Gurdwaras. The Guru Granth Sahib is ceremoniously taken out and bathed ritually with milk and water. Thereafter,it is placed on a platform and venerated. The Nihang Sikhs,who are part of the Sikh army that Guru Gobind Singh founded,exhibit their martial skills and daring through mock battles,sword-fighting displays,archery and horse-riding exercises. The Nihangs also splash color on the spectators,and everyone follows suit. Stories and songs about the life,valor and wisdom of the ten Sikh gurus,right from Guru Nanak to Guru Gobind Singh,are told and recited.
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