Castello di Statto, Medieval castle in Travo, Italy.
Castello di Statto is a medieval fortress in Travo with a rectangular layout and four rounded corner towers. Inside, decorated ceilings and frescoes adorn the chambers, showing signs of refined interior finishing.
The first documented mention appears in 1296 when Casellasco dei Casellaschi transferred ownership to Ottone Codognelli. This marks the beginning of the fortress's recorded history along the Trebbia.
The name Statto comes from an ancient Roman postal station that once connected Piacenza and Genoa through communications. Visitors can still sense this historical connection in the castle's position along what was once a major trade route.
The castle sits on the left bank of the Trebbia River on elevated ground, historically controlling access routes between the Po Valley and Val Trebbia. Visitors should be prepared for steep paths and uneven terrain around the property.
In 1926, Count Orazio Anguissola Scotti purchased the property and began extensive renovations. He transformed the medieval military fortress into an elegant country residence for summer use.
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