Gambolò Castle, Gambolò, Italy

Gambolò Castle was built around the year 1000 to defend the local people. It was damaged badly in the wars of 12th and 13th centuries. The current appearance dates from the 15th and 16th centuries, when it was altered into a new residence.

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alessandro cosio (2 years ago)
Beautiful space inside the castle of Gambolò

alberghi cilento (2 years ago)
Old Town of the x century

DecorSpray & BR (3 years ago)
It's nice to go to the village and walk around this castle, it gives you a great atmosphere.

ubaldo busolin (3 years ago)
Great and noble building, of ancient splendor. It houses an excellent restaurant and public offices. Too bad it cannot be visited

Just Clay (3 years ago)
Very beautiful, it was certainly more fascinating at the time. Now it is used for village festivals and so on

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