Perched on the crossroads of via Bramafam and viale Carducci, the Bramafam castle - or Visconti castle of Aosta - shares space with the Roman wall in Aosta. Dating back to the 13th century, its grand design echoes a legacy of strategic planning and architectural intrigue, traceable to the Gothic style of the era. The tower and its core have been eroding for centuries, murmuring tales of a grand and chilling history. Originated as Tour Béatrix, it was the seat of the Viscountcy of Aosta; beleaguered by Giacomo di Quart in 1253, it then fell under Count Savoy Amedeo V's rule in 1295.
Interestingly, despite being held by the Challant family, who managed the southwestern walls, it was once more despoiled by Amadeus II of Savoy in 1335. The castle was rebuilt and expanded in 1364. By the 16th century, the handling of the chancellery, commercial deals based on the Augustan Charters, and the completion of public and private acts shifted from Viscounts to notaries.
Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons
Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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