The Castello Piccolomini is a castle in Capestrano, Province of L'Aquila (Abruzzo). It was built to replace a medieval fort, the remains of which can still be seen in the central tower.
The building was modified by several families, including the Acquaviva, Piccolomini, and Medici, until its current structure was completed in 1485. The castle was later deeply restructured in 1924 and is currently used as a city hall.
Architecturally, the castle consists of two L-shaped structures. The larger of these faces south-west and contains the main entrance from the town central square. The internal courtyard features a well in the middle, with the old medieval tower facing north-east.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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