Castel Pergine, Medieval castle in Pergine Valsugana, Italy.
Castel Pergine sits on Tegazzo hill with a square entrance tower, outer defensive walls, and watchtowers overlooking the upper Valsugana valley. The structure contains multiple rooms and a chapel that reflect life from earlier periods.
The castle began as a Roman settlement and transformed into a medieval fortress during the 13th century. Later it fell under the control of Emperor Maximilian I, who ruled the region.
The Chapel of St. Andrew displays a restored altarpiece from the 16th century that shows the religious art of that era. Rooms like the Falkensaal hall also reveal how people once lived and gathered within these walls.
The castle park can be visited daily, while tours of the building should be booked in advance. It is helpful to wear comfortable shoes since the hillside access is steep and involves climbing several stairs.
Inside the castle walls sits the Water Drop Prison, where a medieval form of psychological stress was used against inmates. Continuous water drips were designed to wear down prisoners mentally, serving as punishment without physical violence.
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