Castello dell'Imperatore

43°52′43.84″N 11°5′54.80″E / 43.8788444°N 11.0985556°E / 43.8788444; 11.0985556TypeSwabian castleSite informationOwnerMunicipality of PratoOpen to
the publicYesSite historyBuiltBetween 1237 and 1247Materialslocal stones

A castle with crenellated walls and towers. Built for the medieval emperor and King of Sicily Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor,[1] it was built in Prato, Italy 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

  • West view
    West view
  • North view
    North view
  • Main entrance
    Main entrance
  • Corte
    Corte
  • The church of Santa Maria delle Carceri and the castel
    The church of Santa Maria delle Carceri and the castel
  • The Castel before 1930
    The Castel before 1930
  • The Castel during the XVII Century
    The Castel during the XVII Century
  • Night view
    Night view

References

  1. ^ "The Michelin Travel store". travelguide.michelin.com. Archived from the original on June 12, 2018. Retrieved June 8, 2018.
  2. ^ "To Tuscany".

External links

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