Rating
4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)
User Reviews
Wendy Giarratana-van Wyk (2 years ago)
Wow absolute stunning castle.
Wow absolute stunning castle.
Enrico Cicogna (2 years ago)
A very pleasant surprise, we visited Padernello Castle during a lovely event showcasing exhibits of artifacts, jewelry, clothing, all set against the splendid medieval backdrop. The castle is open year-round and can only be visited with a guided tour lasting about an hour; booking is highly recommended. The very knowledgeable guide passionately recounted the history and the significant restoration work carried out in the castle. She also mentioned that art exhibitions and ongoing projects, organized through the Castello di Padernello Foundation, contribute to the revival of the castle and the small village. I greatly appreciated the explanation and admired the various rooms, taking a journey into the past, especially when looking at photos of the castle before its restoration. Highly recommended for everyone. The castle was built by the noble Martinengo family in the second half of the 1400s, transformed into a noble residence in the 1700s. Surrounded by a moat, access is through a functional drawbridge. The Martinengo family lineage ended in 1861, and after some years, the property passed to the Salvadego family, whose last descendant left the castle to retire to the palace in Brescia. The castle remained abandoned since 1961 and fell into disrepair. A group of industrialists, with the support of the Municipality of Borgo San Giacomo, began restoration work. Currently, the castle is owned by the Municipality of Borgo San Giacomo (the majority owner) and a private company. The Castello di Padernello Foundation has been granted the use of the castle to promote activities, conferences, exhibitions, and raise funds for restoration projects. Many interventions have been carried out in various parts in recent years and have been completed. The castle can be visited with guides.
A very pleasant surprise, we visited Padernello Castle during a lovely event showcasing exhibits of artifacts, jewelry, clothing, all set against the splendid medieval backdrop. The castle is open year-round and can only be visited with a guided tour lasting about an hour; booking is highly recommended. The very knowledgeable guide passionately recounted the history and the significant restoration work carried out in the castle. She also mentioned that art exhibitions and ongoing projects, organized through the Castello di Padernello Foundation, contribute to the revival of the castle and the small village. I greatly appreciated the explanation and admired the various rooms, taking a journey into the past, especially when looking at photos of the castle before its restoration. Highly recommended for everyone. The castle was built by the noble Martinengo family in the second half of the 1400s, transformed into a noble residence in the 1700s. Surrounded by a moat, access is through a functional drawbridge. The Martinengo family lineage ended in 1861, and after some years, the property passed to the Salvadego family, whose last descendant left the castle to retire to the palace in Brescia. The castle remained abandoned since 1961 and fell into disrepair. A group of industrialists, with the support of the Municipality of Borgo San Giacomo, began restoration work. Currently, the castle is owned by the Municipality of Borgo San Giacomo (the majority owner) and a private company. The Castello di Padernello Foundation has been granted the use of the castle to promote activities, conferences, exhibitions, and raise funds for restoration projects. Many interventions have been carried out in various parts in recent years and have been completed. The castle can be visited with guides.
mini R. (2 years ago)
Nice small Castello. We visited during a hand made market.
Nice small Castello. We visited during a hand made market.
Ahmad ALmasaeid (3 years ago)
Padernello Castle, surrounded by the countryside, in the middle of fields, with a moat protecting it from assaults and various dangers, is the noble element of a splendid rural hamlet, with its spacious and elegant inner courtyards.
Padernello Castle, surrounded by the countryside, in the middle of fields, with a moat protecting it from assaults and various dangers, is the noble element of a splendid rural hamlet, with its spacious and elegant inner courtyards.
Domenico Dattola (6 years ago)
The Padernello’s castle with moat of water is kept in good condition ...a wonderful place to see. Its silence by night feel you something of mystery and charm that gets close to you like part of an old legend.
The Padernello’s castle with moat of water is kept in good condition ...a wonderful place to see. Its silence by night feel you something of mystery and charm that gets close to you like part of an old legend.
