Castle of Pico, Medieval castle in Mirandola, Italy
The Castle of Pico stands in the historic center of Mirandola, featuring a grand loggia and multiple exhibition halls spread across different levels.
Built in 1102, the fortress gained military importance in the 16th century and underwent significant expansions during the rule of Duke Alessandro II Pico in the 1650s.
The castle witnessed the birth of Renaissance philosopher Giovanni Pico in 1463, who wrote the influential treatise 'De hominis dignitate' within these walls.
The ground floor contains exhibition rooms and a bookshop, while the first floor houses an auditorium for 200 people and galleries for temporary art displays.
The elevated Garden of the Bastion occupies the space of former defensive walls, offering visitors a preserved section of the original fortification system.
Location: Mirandola
Inception: 1102
GPS coordinates: 44.88884,11.06527
Latest update: March 11, 2025 05:07
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