Castelfondo Castle

Castelfondo, Italy

Castelfondo castle was built in the 13th century. It was besieged by local farmers as part of the peasant rebellion in 1525. Restored in the 19th century, it is today privately owned and not open to the public.

Address

Localita' Castello 2, Castelfondo, Italy

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Details

Founded: 13th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Italy

Rating

3.9/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Andrea Callegari (6 years ago)

Simonetta Molinari (7 years ago)
Nonostante il meteo non sia stato dei migliori, si è trovato come trascorrere il tempo in modo piacevole e interessante. Nella casa sull'acqua la signora, che insieme al marito si occupa con passione di mantenere in ordine il mulino e soprattutto viva la memoria della donna che per una vita intera ci ha lavorato, ci ha spiegato l'uso e il funzionamento di ogni attrezzo e il lavoro ingegnoso di uomini - e donne - umili e laboriosi

Elisa brasca (7 years ago)

Saburo Sakaj (8 years ago)
castello privato, non visitabile. posizionata a qualche centinaio di metri c'è un'area attrezzata per picnic.

Piergiorgio Capuzzo (9 years ago)
Tranquillissimo, pieno di verde e di storia

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