After various captains of fortune conquered it during the 15th century, the Castle of Castiglione del Lago, reconstructed by Frederick II of Swabia and restored many times, was contested by the aristocratic families of “Oddi” and “Baglioni”, until the Pope returned it to the City of Perugia. Inside it you may find the perfectly preserved renaissance frescos, recently attributed to Niccolò Circignani.
PROVINCE OF PERUGIA – ASSESSORSHIP FOR TOURISM
“Court Stories, power and its places: guided tours among forts, castles and palaces from the Middle Age to the [Read more...]
After various captains of fortune conquered it during the 15th century, the Castle of Castiglione del Lago, reconstructed by Frederick II of Swabia and restored many times, was contested by the aristocratic families of “Oddi” and “Baglioni”, until the Pope returned it to the City of Perugia. Inside it you may find the perfectly preserved renaissance frescos, recently attributed to Niccolò Circignani.
PROVINCE OF PERUGIA – ASSESSORSHIP FOR TOURISM
“Court Stories, power and its places: guided tours among forts, castles and palaces from the Middle Age to the Renaissance”. The Assessorship for Tourism inaugurates the third edition of the event that contributed to acquaint the History of the Communes of the Province of Perugia, through territory, architectonical beauties, the artistic patrimony, traditions and typical customs of Umbria.