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Sannazzaro Castle in Giarole was built by the Sannazzaro family built the castle after receiving special privileges from Frederick I in 1163. It was built between the 12th and 14th centuries. The original structure was modified multiple times in the 18th century. In the 1850s, restoration took place on the north and west wings of the castle which added Neo-Gothic style, which was fashionable at that time.
The grounds of the castle also include a Catholic chapel dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Statue of the Virgin of the Rosary, located in the chapel, is part of an annual celebration on the first Sunday of October, that includes a procession around the village, dating back to 1571.
The Counts of Sannazzaro have hosted various monarchs at the Castello Sannazzaro including the Marquesses and Dukes of Montferrat, King Charles Emmanuel IV of Sardinia in 1745, and Emperor Napoleon III and King Victor Emmanuel II in 1859.
Today Sannazzaro castle still remains in the Sannazzaro family and is run as a bed and breakfast.
References:Duino Castle was built by the Wallsee family in 1389 on the cliffs overlooking the Gulf of Trieste. It replaced an older castle from the 11th century. Over time, the Wallsee family disappeared and the castle, after having been used as a prison, became the residence of the Luogar and Hofer.
At the end of the 19th century it became the property of Prince Alexander von Thurn und Taxis from the Czech branch of the House of Thurn and Taxis. It remains with the family to this day with his great-grandson Prince Carlo Alessandro della Torre e Tasso, Duke of Castel Duino the current owner. The castle has been opened to the public as a museum and park.