Castello dell'Imperatore
| Emperor's Castle | |
|---|---|
Castello Dell'Imperatore | |
| Prato, Tuscany in Italy | |
Main entrance of the castello | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Swabian castle |
| Owner | Municipality of Prato |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 43°52′43.84″N 11°5′54.80″E / 43.8788444°N 11.0985556°E |
| Site history | |
| Built | Between 1237 and 1247 |
| Materials | local stones |
The Castello dell'Imperatore is a medieval fortress located in Prato, Italy. It is a castle with crenellated walls and towers. The castle was built for the medieval emperor and King of Sicily Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor,[1] on top of a previous fortification of which two towers remain.
When Frederick II died building was stopped and the interior was never finished. The castle is open to the public and although some destruction took place during the fascist regime, reconstruction work has begun and is ongoing. It is possible to climb the stairs up to the top of the castle walls and walkways for a bird's eye view over the surrounding city of Prato.[2]
It was built between 1237 and 1247 by Riccardo da Lentini.
Gallery
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West view
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North view
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Main entrance
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Corte
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The church of Santa Maria delle Carceri and the castel
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The Castel before 1930
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The Castel during the XVII Century
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Night view
References
- ^ "The Michelin Travel store". travelguide.michelin.com. Archived from the original on June 12, 2018. Retrieved June 8, 2018.
- ^ "To Tuscany". Archived from the original on 2013-05-28. Retrieved 2013-06-02.
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