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General information
Castello Orsini
Secular monument, statue
no
Castello Orsini is the city's most famous monument. Construction commenced in 1490 and the castel was remodelled in later centuries by the Colonna family. The caste has two ancient towers, severl sections of wall and a portal depicting the battle of Lepanto (in which the Colonnas found glory) flanked by two bears (the symbol of the Orsini). The interior, which was rebuitl after the war, houses the Moder Art Gallery, featuring works of Bragaglia, Schifano and Pascali.
Location
P.zza Castello
Avezzano
67051
Italy
Abruzzo
42.0275
13.4253
690.96
Contact
+39 0863 23384
Province of L'Aquila
Additional information
Average
Scheduled visit
Average
Medium
National
Good
Cultural tourism
cultural attraction