Castello di Bauso, Castle and palazzo museum in Villafranca Tirrena, Italy.
The Castello di Bauso features two levels with large windows, an atrium, staircases, and corner bastions that overlook the Tyrrhenian Sea from its hilltop position.
Conte Stefano Cottone constructed the castle in 1590 as a secondary residence, providing protection for locals against North African pirate raids during that period.
The interior rooms display Renaissance fireplaces, friezes depicting poets Dante, Virgil, and Tasso, along with sculptures representing the Four Seasons on the walls.
The castle welcomes visitors following its 2003 reopening, with ongoing restoration work to preserve the noble residence and its gardens for future generations.
Hand-painted ceramic tiles decorate both the external staircase leading to the main entrance and the interior floors throughout the palace chambers.
Location: Villafranca Tirrena
GPS coordinates: 38.23233,15.43442
Latest update: March 4, 2025 14:53
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