Spine Castle

Comano Terme, Italy

Spine Castle was built in the late 12th century and destroyed in 1348. In the 16th century the castle ruins was converted into a hunting lodge. In 1933 a serious fire almost led to complete destruction, only the southern buildings were saved while the other wings collapsed and were never rebuilt.

Today only part of the castle is habitable while the rest lie to ruins, although impressive. Spine castle is not open to the public.

Address

Strada Provinciale 213, Comano Terme, Italy

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Details

Founded: 12th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Italy

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Giovanni (16 months ago)
I ask the owner for a contact number so I can contact him, thank you in advance

Bruna Dalponte (3 years ago)
Wonderful .... but I'm biased! I have my roots here ????

Luigi Gravina (6 years ago)
Visited only from the outside. Private property. One wing, that of the building, is arranged and even lived. The land around is worked and maintained. Wonderful panorama

Cristiano Visentin (6 years ago)
Beautiful and cared for. Surrounded by vineyards and fruit trees.

Nelu Tarara (7 years ago)
Ok,

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