Episcopio Castle, Grottaglie, Italy

The construction of the Episcopio Castle belongs to the Archbishopric of Taranto, and still today represents the temporal power that the Italian bishops have exercised over the city.

There is no information of the dates of construction but we know with certainty that the original nucleus already existed in the 15th century. The castle was never used for defensive purposes, but was built as an aristocratic dwelling undergoing numerous baroque decorations over time.

The central tower of the Episcopal Castle has a square plan and is about 28 meters high, divided on four independent floors from the main floor of the castle that housed the rooms of the Archbishop. The Castle was remodeled several times over the centuries, so much so as to give it a baroque facade.

What really excites about this structure, however, is the interior: there are eleven large and impressive rooms with some openings of various shapes and sizes and, today, some of these rooms have succumbed to the charm of traditional culture, accepting to host the Museum of Ceramics.

Today the Episcopio Castle hosts two important events: the Ceramics Exhibition and the Nativity exhibition.

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Kakesbeck Castle

Kakesbeck is one of the largest medieval fortifications in Münsterland and the oldest castle in Lüdinghausen. The imposingly grown complex originated in 1120 as a motte, a small hilltop tower castle. After numerous changes of ownership, the castle was extended onto two islands, but it was not until the 14th century that it underwent significant alterations and extensions under the von Oer family. The estate experienced its heyday in the middle of the 18th century, when it covered an area of almost one square kilometre and consisted of five further outer castles in addition to the core castle, which were secured by ramparts and moats.

The well-maintained condition of the castle today is thanks to the late Wilfried Grewing, the former lord of the castle. The foundation named after him has been particularly committed to preserving the property since 2020.

Luciene Ruzzarin (10 months ago)
Beautiful but too expensive for the experience. €12 + €4 to see the underground.

Baisil Dennies (4 years ago)
Viterbo nice city

GEOFFREY PHILLLIPS (5 years ago)
Houses the ceramic museum €5 each to enter. Times for summer opening from 29th June to 29 September

Jim Carey (5 years ago)
Another castle but I love them!

Jussi Uljas (6 years ago)
Nice ceramics museum and Also fun activity for childrens.

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