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Castello Piccolomini
Ortucchio, Italy, Italy
Castello Piccolomini is a Renaissance-era castle located in Ortucchio, on the edge of the former Lake Fucino in Italy’s Abruzzo region.
Built in 1488 by Antonio Todeschini Piccolomini after an earlier fortress was destroyed, it originally stood on an island and was protected by a moat connected to the lake. The castle features a rectangular layout with circular corner towers and a central keep, which is the oldest part of the complex.
Its strategic position made it an important defensive stronghold, while its Renaissance design reflected the prestige of the powerful Piccolomini family. Although it was damaged by the devastating 1915 earthquake, the castle was carefully restored in the 20th century and remains one of the most recognizable landmarks in the Marsica area.
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P.zza Castello, 67050 Ortucchio AQ, Italy
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