Bassano del Grappa Castle

Description

The fortifications in Bassano del Grappa was mentioned already in 998. Bishop of Vicenza donated the town in the late 12th century to Ecelo I, founder of later powerful family of Ezzelini. The oldest structures of castle still present date from the 12th and 13th centuries.

In 1411 during the war between the Republic of Venice and the Kingdom of Hungary its fortifications resisted the attacks of Emperor Sigismund of Luxembourg. The castle was later conquered by Maximilian I of Habsburg during the War of the League of Cambrai in 1508. After it was decommissioned and the left to decay.

Today the castle, after restoration, is used to display temporary exhibitions and theater performances.

Address
Piazza Castello Ezzelini 9, Bassano del Grappa, Italy

Established
12th century

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