Orsini-Colonna Castle

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Castello Orsini-Colonna
Avezzano
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Castello Orsini-Colonna in Avezzano
Site information
TypeCastle
Location
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Castello Orsini-Colonna
Coordinates 42°01′39″N13°25′33″E / 42.027591°N 13.425926°E / 42.027591; 13.425926
Site history
Built1490

The Orsini-Colonna castle (Italian Castello Orsini-Colonna) is a castle in Avezzano, Province of L'Aquila (Abruzzo). [1]

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History

Castello Orsini was constructed in 1490 by Virginio Orsini and, in 1565, it was adapted by Marcantonio Colonna in fortified residence. In 1915 it was deeply damaged by an earthquake. Following its restoration, now it is used as a picture gallery and multifunction space. [2]

Architecture

The squared building is protected by four circular towers at each corner. A circular tower was also in the middle of the internal courtyard, now demolished. The castle had a moat and a drawbridge. The current main entrance was built by the Colonna family to celebrate the battle of Lepanto.

References

  1. Latini, Marialuce (2000). "Avezzano (AQ), La rocca Orsini". Guida ai Castelli d'Abruzzo (in Italian). Pescara: Carsa Edizioni. p. 82. ISBN   88-85854-87-7.
  2. "Touristic Guide of Avezzano". Comune di Avezzano. Retrieved 16 January 2016.