by Lorenzo Zanini

In Italy, art is everywhere. Rome, Naples, Palermo, Florence, Venice and Milan are "can't miss" destinations for visitors wishing to experience the country's beauty. However, there are other places just as beautiful but not so widely known: The Castle of Celano (L'Aquila)

The Piccolomini Castle in Celano (L'Aquila) is a manor built between the 13th and 14th centuries. It was expanded in 1450 and was acquired by Antonio Todeschini Piccolomini, nephew of Pope Pius II, who was named Count of Celano by Ferdinando I of Naples. It is possible to walk along the perimeter of the outside walls and discover the military technologies that were used in the late Middle Ages. Today, the Castle of Celano also houses an interesting Museum of Sacred Art of the Marsica area.

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Fonte: Italy24