Photo: Pietro, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
At a glance
- Type
- Castle
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 42°14′45″ N, 13°39′37″ E
History and description
The Castle of Bominaco (Italian: Castello di Bominaco) is a medieval castle in Bominaco, Province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo, southern Italy.
History
The castle of Bominaco is placed on top of the complex including the church of Santa Maria Assunta and the Oratory of San Pellegrino, in a commanding position on the plateau of Navelli.
The original structure dates back to the 12th century, but its current appearance comes from the destruction of the former castle by Braccio da Montone in 1424 and its reconstruction by the feudal lord of Bominaco Cyprian of Iacobuccio from Forfona, with permission of the Pope Martin V.
Architecture
The castle walls have a trapezoidal plan, with squared towers in the middle. The highest point of the enclosure is defended by a strong cylindrical tower.
The interior of the enclosure still retains traces of complex masonry structures housed at the time.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Castle of Bominaco».
Photos
Getting there
Tione degli AbruzziTrain, nearest
4.8 km as the crow flies
Castle of Bominaco
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Nearby
See on the mapMore castles in Abruzzo
- Free 1st Sunday
Frequently asked questions
Where is Castle of Bominaco?
Castle of Bominaco is in Caporciano, in the province of L'Aquila (Abruzzo), Italy. GPS coordinates: 42.24585, 13.66030.
What else is there to see near Castle of Bominaco?
Nearby you’ll find: Civitaretenga (3.8 km away), Camponeschi Castle (4.3 km away), Castle of San Pio delle Camere (4.6 km away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 9 photos
- Bominaco AQ - Castello 29 — Pietro, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bominaco AQ - Castello 01 — Pietro, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Castello di Bominaco 11 — Kewerner, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Castello di Bominaco by-RaBoe 022 — © Ra Boe / Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 de
- Castle of Bominaco (AQ) — kewerner, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Il castello di Bominaco - panoramio — pietro scerrato, CC BY 3.0
- Bominaco , la rocca del XIII secolo - panoramio — pietro scerrato, CC BY 3.0
- Resti del castello - panoramio — pietro scerrato, CC BY 3.0
- Rocca di Bominaco - panoramio — pietro scerrato, CC BY 3.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences