Pozzol Groppo Castle, Pozzol Groppo, Italy

Pozzol Groppo castle was built in the late 12th century on the site of a Roman watch tower. It was restored in the 16th century by the powerful Malaspina noble family, who owned the castle until 1889.

The imposing building preserves inside a beautiful courtyard with a medieval well and sumptuous rooms with fireplaces, wooden ceilings and fresco decoration, keeping alive the prestige of an illustrious past. Today it is not open to the public.

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C M (16 months ago)
Marvelous

Riccardo Ungheri (16 months ago)
Beautiful castle overlooking the hills. The only problem is that it cannot be visited.

Ivano72x (19 months ago)

Corrado Paitoni (2 years ago)
Very beautiful setting with a view of the valleys between Lombardy and Piedmont

Stefano A. (2 years ago)
The Castle is very beautiful and located in a splendid area. Unfortunately, it cannot be approached that much because the two roads leading to the gates are subject to a ban on access as they are private property.

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