Castle of the Knights Hospitaller in Magione

The castle features a square layout with circular towers, battlements, and a three-tiered loggia surrounding a central courtyard with Romanesque elements.

Constructed in 1150, the castle transferred from Knights Templar to Knights Hospitaller after 1312, serving as a crucial stopover for pilgrims on Via Francigena.

The castle contains the Magistral Church of San Giovanni in Jerusalem, decorated with frescoes commissioned by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Orsini in the 16th century.

The castle opens for guided tours and hosts annual summer reenactments of the Diet of Magione, a historical meeting chronicled by Machiavelli.

The fortress becomes the summer residence of the Grand Master of the Order of Malta, with their flag flying from the tower during their stay.

Location: Magione

Inception: 1150

Architectural style: medieval architecture

Address: Via Cavalieri di Malta, 31 – 06063 Magione

GPS coordinates: 43.13911,12.20635

Latest update: March 8, 2025 22:08