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Castello Orsini-Colonna
Castello Orsini-Colonna
Avezzano
	Castello Orsini-Colonna in Avezzano
	Castello Orsini-Colonna
Coordinates	42°01′39″N 13°25′33″E / 42.027591°N 13.425926°E
Type	Castle
Site history
Built	1490

The Orsini-Colonna castle (Italian Castello Orsini-Colonna) is a castle in Avezzano, Province of L'Aquila (Abruzzo).^[1]

History edit

Castello Orsini was constructed in 1490 by Virginio Orsini and, in 1565, it was adapted by Marcantonio Colonna in fortified residence. In 1915 it was deeply damaged by an earthquake. Following its restoration, now it is used as a picture gallery and multifunction space.^[2]

Architecture edit

The squared building is protected by four circular towers at each corner. A circular tower was also in the middle of the internal courtyard, now demolished. The castle had a moat and a drawbridge. The current main entrance was built by the Colonna family to celebrate the battle of Lepanto.

References edit

^ Latini, Marialuce (2000). "Avezzano (AQ), La rocca Orsini". Guida ai Castelli d'Abruzzo (in Italian). Pescara: Carsa Edizioni. p. 82. ISBN 88-85854-87-7.
^ "Touristic Guide of Avezzano". Comune di Avezzano. Retrieved 16 January 2016.