CastelBrando

CastelBrando
Cison di Valmarino Italy
CastelBrando
CastelBrando is located in Italy
CastelBrando
CastelBrando
Coordinates45°47′N 12°10′E / 45.78°N 12.17°E / 45.78; 12.17
TypeCastle
Site information
ConditionRestored
Site history
Built1st century
MaterialsDolomite Limestone
Cison di Valmarino with CastelBrando in background

CastelBrando, former Castrum Costae, is a medieval castle situated on a dolomite limestone rock at an elevation of 370 m (1,210 ft) above sea level, overlooking the villages of Cison di Valmarino and Valmareno, Northern Italy. The name CastelBrando stems from Brando I of the name Brandolini, an ancient family from Forlì, who were the Lords of the castle.