Castello Orsini-Odescalchi Castle Bracciano | |
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Bracciano, Lazio, Italy | |
Coordinates | 42°06′16″N 12°10′40″E / 42.1044°N 12.1778°E |
Site history | |
Built | 1470–1485 |
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]