Castle Brancaleoni, Medieval castle in Piobbico, Italy
Castle Brancaleoni is a fortress in Piobbico containing approximately 130 rooms with Gothic and Renaissance architectural features. The structure includes an octagonal church and a courtyard modeled after the Ducal Palace in Urbino.
The Brancaleoni family built this fortress in the 13th century as a defensive structure. Between 1573 and 1587, they renovated it extensively into a grand Renaissance residence.
The castle houses a museum displaying agricultural tools, ceramics, and archaeological finds that reveal how people in this region lived over time. The collection includes specimens of local bird species and shows the everyday skills and crafts that defined the community.
The castle offers guided tours with informational panels in multiple languages and provides ample parking for visitors arriving by car. The layout is easy to navigate and visitor-friendly.
A clock tower with Gothic details marks the main entrance and leads to a public square contained within the castle walls. This square is anchored by the Church of San Carlo Borromeo, which is fully integrated into the structure.
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