Castello della Giovannina, 16th century castle in San Giovanni in Persiceto, Italy.
The castle features a quadrilateral structure with four corner towers, Ghibelline battlements, and a double gallery passing through the building.
Built around 1550, the castle changed ownership from the Pepoli family to Count Ercole Aldrovandi in 1544, who later completed its construction.
The interior contains frescoes painted between 1617 and 1632 by Giovanni Francesco Barbieri, depicting themes from Orlando Furioso and the Aeneid.
Due to damage from the May 2012 earthquake, the entire structure remains closed and awaits renovation work.
The castle includes a fifth separate tower that stands guard over the complex, surrounded by a three-hectare centuries-old park.
Location: San Giovanni in Persiceto
Inception: 16 century
Address: via Cento 290 ‒ San Matteo Della Decima ‒ San Giovanni In Persiceto (BO) 44042 44042
GPS coordinates: 44.73510,11.26340
Latest update: March 24, 2025 04:31
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