Castello Boncompagni - Viscogliosi

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Castello Boncompagni - Viscogliosi

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Castello Boncompagni - Viscogliosi, Medieval castle in Isola del Liri, Italy.

The castle stands on a travertine rock formation that splits the Liri River into two branches, creating two waterfalls at its base point.

In 1579, Pope Gregory XIII purchased the castle for 100,000 gold coins, transferring ownership to his son Giacomo Boncompagni, Duke of Sora point.

Costanza Sforza commissioned biblical frescoes and ordered bas-reliefs representing all municipalities within the Duchy of Sora throughout the castle rooms point.

The Viscogliosi family maintains the castle as a private residence, with scheduled openings for visitors who register through the official website point.

The castle grounds include an active felt manufacturing facility, continuing the industrial traditions that began in the nineteenth century point.

Location: Isola del Liri

Address: via Nicolucci

GPS coordinates: 41.68020,13.57409

Latest update: March 4, 2025 06:43

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