Muscettola Castle

Description

Muscettola Castle was dates from the 12th-13th centuries and was rebuilt during the Angevin period in the late 14th century. Muscettola family owned it from 1617 until mid-19th century. After them the castle came under the ownership of a wealthy local family who used it for olive oil, wine and tobacco production.

Muscettola castle is now owned by the Municipality of Leporano, who have completed much restoration in order to use it as a centre for cultural events.