Trecchi Castle, Renaissance castle in Maleo, Italy.
Trecchi Castle is a Renaissance fortress in Maleo featuring a squared stone block with two distinct fronts. One side faces the surrounding park while the other overlooks a central courtyard ringed with arcaded galleries.
Documents from the late 10th century reference a fortified site in Maleo connected to noble families of the region. Over following centuries the structure was repeatedly rebuilt and enlarged, especially during the Renaissance, to serve as a grand residential home.
The rooms blend medieval fortress features with Renaissance living spaces, showing how this place changed from a stronghold into a family residence. Walking through, visitors see how the design shifted from military needs to comfort and luxury.
The complex sits within a large estate featuring an English-style garden filled with century-old plane trees, poplars, and weeping willows. Visitors can wander through the parkland and should wear comfortable shoes since the grounds are quite extensive.
A Neptune statue from the 18th century stands in the entrance courtyard, acting as a threshold between the castle and park. This sculpture marks the visual shift from the enclosed defensive walls to the more open garden spaces beyond.
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