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At a glance
- Type
- Castle
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 45°36′17″ N, 13°45′58″ E
- Address
- Calle Lauri, 8
History and description
Muggia Castle is a late-medieval fortress in Muggia, in the Italian region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia. It stands above the Mandracchio, Muggia's inner harbour, and the town's historic centre.
History
The present castle was built at Borgolauro, the medieval settlement that developed around Muggia's harbour. Construction began in 1374 on the orders of Marquard of Randeck, the patriarch of Aquileia, after a pro-Venetian faction led by Raffaele di Ser Steno seized the town. Work continued through the end of the 14th century. Muggia and its castle came under the rule of the Republic of Venice in 1420. The castle retained a military role until about 1700 and was subsequently abandoned into the 20th century.
In 1991, sculptor Villi Bossi and his wife, Gabriella Fiorencis, bought the deteriorated castle. They spent more than 13 years restoring it as a residence and studio, and it was opened on occasion for cultural events.
Bossi and Fiorencis sold the castle on 10 December 2025 to Culture Arti e Saperi Srl for €3.3 million. The new owners first opened it to visitors on 28 and 29 March 2026 as part of the regional Castelli Aperti programme, and announced plans to use it for exhibitions, concerts and other events.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Muggia Castle».
Photos
Getting there
Trieste CentraleTrain, nearest
6.0 km as the crow flies
Muggia CastleCalle Lauri, 8
Muggia - Diga Foranea200 m
Letališče Portorož / Aeroporto Portorose18.8 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Nearby
See on the mapMore castles in Friuli Venezia Giulia
Frequently asked questions
Where is Muggia Castle?
Muggia Castle is in Muggia, in the province of Trieste (Friuli Venezia Giulia), Italy. Address: Calle Lauri, 8. GPS coordinates: 45.60468, 13.76606.
What else is there to see near Muggia Castle?
Nearby you’ll find: Museo d'Arte Moderna "Ugo Carà" (200 m away), French frigate Danaé (1.4 km away), Risiera di San Sabba (2.5 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 7 photos
- Castello-di-muggia-2020 — Kaethe17, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Castello-di-muggia-garden-2020 — Kaethe17, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Castello-di-muggia-interior-2020 — Kaethe17, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Muggia - Castello - 202209072105 — Moleskine, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Muggia - il castello 3 — Tiesse at Italian Wikipedia, Public domain
- Castello di Muggio, Friuli Venezia-Giulia, Italy — Naturpuur, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Muggia zamek 1 — Andrzej Otrębski, CC BY-SA 4.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences