Castello Piccolomini (Balsorano)

Castello Piccolomini is a Middle Ages-Renaissance castle in Balsorano, Province of L'Aquila.

History

The castle was built by Antonio Piccolomini, nephew of pope Pius II, in 1460.
Now it is an hotel and it has been used as location for several Italian films.

Architecture

The castle has an irregular pentagonal plan with circular towers at each corner. The building is in stone and the main entrance is through the surrounding park. The internal courtyard is L-shaped with a well in the middle.