Castello Orsini-Odescalchi

Castello Orsini-Odescalchi
Castle Bracciano
Bracciano, Lazio, Italy
Castello Orsini-Odescalchi
Castello Orsini-Odescalchi Castle Bracciano is located in Lazio
Castello Orsini-Odescalchi Castle Bracciano
Castello Orsini-Odescalchi
Castle Bracciano
Coordinates42°06′16″N 12°10′40″E / 42.1044°N 12.1778°E / 42.1044; 12.1778
Site history
Built1470–1485

Castello Orsini-Odescalchi is a castle in Bracciano, Lazio, Italy. It is located on the southern shore of Lake Bracciano. It was built in the 15th century, and combines the functions of a military defence structure and a civilian residence of the feudal lords of the period, the Orsini and Borgia, both papal families. As one of the largest and best-maintained castles in Italy, it also houses a museum; as a centre of cultural events, the Castello has hosted several high-profile weddings such as those of Tom Cruise/Katie Holmes, Eros Ramazzotti/Michelle Hunziker, and Petra Ecclestone/James Stunt.[1][2][3]

  1. ^ "Castello Odescalchi di Bracciano" (in Italian). Official website of the odescalchi. Retrieved 9 July 2011.
  2. ^ "La Storia" (in Italian). Official website of the odescalchi. Archived from the original on 22 July 2011. Retrieved 10 July 2011.
  3. ^ "Museo" (in Italian). Official website of the odescalchi. Archived from the original on 17 July 2011. Retrieved 10 July 2011.