Orsini-Colonna Castle, Medieval castle in Avezzano, Italy
The Orsini-Colonna Castle features tall stone walls, defensive towers, and Renaissance architectural elements that form a rectangular structure in central Avezzano.
Built in 1490 by Gentile Virginio Orsini upon the remains of a 12th-century tower, the castle later passed to the Colonna family who expanded it.
The castle maintains a central role in regional heritage as a monument that represents the power dynamics between noble families and local populations.
The castle operates as a cultural center with scheduled guided tours, offering visitors access to its restored rooms and Renaissance garden.
After the 1915 Marsica earthquake destroyed most of the structure, engineers restored the castle using original materials found in the rubble.
Location: Avezzano
Inception: 1490
Website: https://abruzzoturismo.it/it/castello-orsini-colonna-avezzano-aq
GPS coordinates: 42.02762,13.42578
Latest update: March 6, 2025 06:15
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