Castello Caldoresco

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Castello Caldoresco

The Castello Caldoresco was built in 1427 by the condottiere Giacomo Caldora in Vasto , Province of Chieti , in Abruzzo .

history

The system includes a few remains of a much older weir system that already existed at the time and dominates the old town of Vasto.

In 1427 the condottiere Giacomo Caldora brought the architect Mariano di Jacopo , known as "Taccola", to Vasto to build a castle. Towards the end of the 15th century, Vasto was owned by the Spanish D'Avalos family . The D'Avalos had a magnificent castle built, which was soon called "Athens of Abruzzo". The castle was destroyed by the Turks in 1566 , but was rebuilt by Valerio De Santis in the same year. In the 17th century the castle served as a tribunal and prison. In 1713 it was completely restored. In the 19th century it was used as a residential building. Today it houses a museum and art exhibitions.

Picture gallery

  • Castello Caldoresco

  • Piazza Rossetti

  • Castello Caldoresco

Web links

Commons : Castello Caldoresco in Vasto  - Collection of images, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ italyworldclub.com , Castello Caldoresco, Vasto, Province of Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy

Coordinates: 42 ° 6 ′ 42 ″  N , 14 ° 42 ′ 29 ″  E