Castle of Pico

The Castle of Pico occupies the historic center of Mirandola with a grand loggia and exhibition halls arranged across different levels. The building is divided into functional areas that include spaces for art displays and a lecture hall.

The fortress was built in 1102 and grew militarily important during the 16th century. Major expansions and changes occurred under Duke Alessandro II Pico in the 1600s.

Giovanni Pico della Mirandola was born here in 1463 and developed his influential philosophical ideas within these walls during the Renaissance. The place remains connected to the intellectual life of the region and draws visitors interested in Renaissance thought.

The visit flows naturally from the ground floor bookshop and exhibitions to the upper-floor auditorium and temporary galleries. Allow enough time to explore the different areas without rushing through.

The elevated Bastion Garden occupies the space of former defensive walls and offers a rare view of the original fortification structure. This raised area shows how the fortress once protected itself.