Padernello Castle

Padernello, Italy

The imposing residential castle of Padernello was built between the 15th and 16th centuries by the noble Martinengo family.

Surrounded by countryside, in between fields, with a moat that protected it from assaults and various dangers, it is the noble element of a splendid rural village, with its large, elegant internal courtyards.

Old houses-workshops with their traditional entrances can still be seen in the village centre. One inn and two traditional trattorias have revived the old village and offer yet another reason to visit this lovely place.

A very popular event is Mercato della Terra (Earth’s Market), a farmers’ market organised by Slow Food every third Sunday of the month in the centre. After buying produce from small organic producers, everyone eats together in an atmosphere of heartfelt conviviality.

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Founded: 15th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Italy

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Wendy Giarratana-van Wyk (2 years ago)
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.
mini R. (2 years ago)
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.
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.
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