Villa Sforzesca

Villa Sforzesca is a Renaissance palace in Castell'Azzara featuring elaborately designed rooms and thick walls typical of the 16th century. The building combines living quarters with exhibition spaces where furniture and objects from different periods are displayed.

Alessandro Sforza commissioned this palace in 1576 and hired architects Tiberio Calcagni and Giovanni Fontana to design it. The building reflects the construction techniques and wealth typical of Renaissance Tuscany at that time.

The name comes from the Sforza family, who shaped this place and left their mark on its rooms. The different spaces show how noble families lived and worked in those times.

The palace is open to visitors and has a parking area on site where you can leave your car. It makes sense to check current opening hours beforehand and allow time to explore the different rooms at a comfortable pace.

The palace still shows traces of its original stone construction and local materials that were hand-worked. This craftsmanship quality is evident in almost every detail of the walls and ceilings, offering a rare glimpse into building techniques from five centuries ago.

Location: Castell'Azzara

Inception: 1576

Architects: Tiberio Calcagni, Giovanni Fontana

Address: Località La Sforzesca

GPS coordinates: 42.78274,11.74514

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:06