Castello di Alviano

The castle features stone towers and defensive walls positioned on a hilltop location that extends across the Umbrian countryside at coordinates 42.587742, 12.295626.

Built in 1490, the castle served as a military fortification and residence for local nobility, maintaining its original structural elements through centuries of regional conflicts.

The structure represents Renaissance architectural principles with symmetrical design, proportioned windows, and precise geometric layouts that influenced later Italian fortifications.

Guided tours of the castle operate daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with reservations available through phone number +39-0744-905028 or email at alviano@sistemamuseo.it.

The castle maintains its original defensive mechanisms, including drawbridges and arrow slits, allowing visitors to examine medieval military engineering techniques.

Location: Alviano

Inception: 1490

Architectural style: Renaissance architecture

Address: piazza Bartolomeo d'Alviano, 10 – 05020 Alviano 05020 05020

Phone: +390744905028

Email: alviano@sistemamuseo.it

Website: http://sistemamuseo.it

GPS coordinates: 42.58774,12.29563

Latest update: March 20, 2025 22:21