HISTORY
Built between 1448 and 1460 by Magnifico Pier Maria Rossi, it is one of the most important examples of Italian castle architecture. Its defensive structure is composed by three wall circles and four angular towers, it s residential function is explained by the rich presence of "grotesque" frescoes by Cesare Baglione. The "Golden Room" is extraordinary, attributed to Benedetto Bembo, to celebrate the love story between Pier Maria and Bianca Pellegrini and the power of his lineage and the power of the family, through the depiction of all castles of the fief.  

  • Castello di Torrechiara 02
  • Castello di Torrechiara 03 evening
  • Castello di Torrechiara 04
  • Castello di Torrechiara 05 Exterior
  • Castello di Torrechiara 06 hall
  • Castello di Torrechiara 07
  • Castello di Torrechiara 08
  • Castello di Torrechiara 09

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