Guglielmi Castle, Italian national heritage castle on Isola Maggiore, Lake Trasimeno, Italy.
Guglielmi Castle stands on the southern part of Isola Maggiore in Lake Trasimeno and displays late 19th-century architecture with Italian design elements. The building features multiple terraces and was designed as a private residence.
A senator constructed the castle in 1887 as a summer home for his family and inaugurated it in 1894. The property remained in family hands for decades before eventually being offered for sale.
The castle carries the name of the family that shaped it for generations, and their architectural choices remain visible in the building's design. Walking through the grounds, one notices how the terraces and rooms reflect the lifestyle of a prominent family.
Reaching the island requires a boat trip from the mainland, as there is no bridge. The site is in a condition that calls for careful planning before visiting.
After a private company went bankrupt in 2010, restoration work stopped and the castle fell into disrepair despite its national heritage status. The abandoned structure tells a hidden story of modern architectural loss on the island.
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