Castello di Tutino, Medieval castle in Tutino, Tricase, Italy.
Castello di Tutino is a medieval fortress in Tricase featuring five remaining towers connected by defensive walkways. The walls reach approximately 7 meters (23 feet) in height and about 1.4 meters (4.6 feet) in thickness, forming the core structure of this fortified residence.
This fortress was built in the 15th century to protect Tutino's inhabitants from raids and threats. In the late 16th century, Count Andrea Gonzaga transferred ownership to Luigi Trani, marking a shift in the structure's role and importance.
The Renaissance facade displays Latin inscriptions above each window and features a noble coat of arms with a winged dragon holding a bull's head and book. These symbols reflected the family who lived here and their desire to show their status.
The castle is located at Via Maria Montessori in Tricase and retains its original structure with thick stone walls and multiple defensive towers. You can examine the massive walls and towers to understand the original fortified design.
The castle passed from the Gallone family, the last barons of Tutino, to the Caputo family, who used its rooms for tobacco processing until the 1960s. The building is also known as the Castello dei Trane, after the Trani family who turned it into a residence.
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