Monticelli d’Ongina Castle

Log in to your account

AroundUs is a community-driven map of interesting places, built by curious explorers like you. It grows with every review, story, and photo you share.
Connect to save your favorite spots, contribute locations, and create personalized routes.
By continuing, you accept our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy

Monticelli d’Ongina Castle

Add to collection
Map
Suggest a change
Share

Monticelli d’Ongina Castle, Medieval castle in Monticelli d'Ongina, Italy

The quadrangular castle stands with four cylindrical towers at each corner and features a wide moat surrounding its brick structure.

Constructed in 1450 for Marchese Rolando Pallavicino Magnifico, the castle later passed to the Casali family in the sixteenth century.

The castle chapel contains fifteenth-century ceiling frescoes painted by Bonifacio and Benedetto Bembo from Cremona.

The castle houses multiple museums, including the Ethnographic Museum of the Po River, Archaeological Museum, and Po Aquarium in its basement.

Local stories tell of Giuseppina's ghost, a young woman murdered by a rejected suitor, appearing near the castle walls.

Location: Monticelli d’Ongina

Inception: 15 century

Address: piazza Marchese Casali 10 ‒ Monticelli d'Ongina (PC)

Website: http://comune.monticelli.pc.it/sottolivello.asp?idsa=158

GPS coordinates: 45.09111,9.93133

Latest update: March 7, 2025 03:25

Reviews

Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.

« Monticelli d’Ongina Castle: Medieval castle in Monticelli d'Ongina, Italy » is provided by Around Us (aroundus.com). Images and texts are derived from Wikimedia project under a Creative Commons license. You are allowed to copy, distribute, and modify copies of this page, under the conditions set by the license, as long as this note is clearly visible.

Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!

From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.

Around Us App Screenshot

A unique approach to discovering new places

Le Figaro

All the places worth exploring

France Info

A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks

20 Minutes