Castello Orsini, Medieval castle in Soriano nel Cimino, Italy.
The Castello Orsini rises at the highest point of Soriano nel Cimino with four corner towers and thick defensive walls reaching 35 meters.
Pope Nicholas III Orsini expanded the original tower into a complete fortified castle between 1277 and 1278 to serve as his summer residence.
The castle represents medieval Italian military architecture with its detailed fortification system, including a weapons room and defensive structures.
Visitors can access the castle from Friday to Sunday between 10 AM and 7 PM, with entry tickets ranging from 1.50 to 2.50 euros.
The fortress functioned as a state prison from 1848 until 1989, marking an unusual transition from papal residence to correctional facility.
Location: Soriano nel Cimino
Inception: 1200
Address: via della Rocca, 461
GPS coordinates: 42.41970,12.23542
Latest update: March 12, 2025 02:53
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