Castello Orsini-Odescalchi

Castello Orsini-Odescalchi is a castle in Bracciano, 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.

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Castello Orsini-Odescalchi ranks #1,824 of 8,133 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #142 of the 487 mapped in Italy. Founded 1470, it is older than 48% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 454 atlas entries founded in the 15th century. Its Wikipedia articles were opened 7,135 times in the last 60 days, more than 89% of the atlas. Wikidata records about 34,000 visitors in 2021. 2 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. The nearest day-trip guide is Civitavecchia, 31 km away. See how Italy compares in the castle statistics.

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