Castello Masciantonio (Italian for Masciantonio Castle) is a Renaissance castle in Casoli, Province of Chieti (Abruzzo).[1]

Masciantonio Castle
Castello Masciantonio
Casoli
Castle in Casoli
Masciantonio Castle is located in Italy
Masciantonio Castle
Masciantonio Castle
TypeCastle
Site history
Built15th century

History

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The castle was built by the Normans in the eleventh century. Of the original structure only the tower remains. The castle was then enlarged by the Orsini family in the fourteenth century, and later was a possession of various Italian noble families, including Pasquale Masciantonio. It was here that the poet Gabriele d'Annunzio sought refuge.

Architecture

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The ducal palace is an irregular rectangular layout, divided into two sectors by cornice. The interior Opsite a garden with well. The control tower stands between the castle and the parish church, with beccatell on top.

References

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  1. ^ Latini, Marialuce (2000). "Casoli (CH) - Il castello". Guida ai Castelli d'Abruzzo (in Italian). Pescara: Carsa Edizioni. p. 147. ISBN 88-85854-87-7.
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42°07′08″N 14°17′33″E / 42.1188°N 14.2924°E / 42.1188; 14.2924