Photo: Livioandronico2013, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
At a glance
- Type
- Castle
- Period
- Middle Ages, 1490
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 42°01′39″ N, 13°25′33″ E
- Address
- Piazza Castello, 67051 Avezzano
History and description
The Orsini-Colonna castle (Italian Castello Orsini-Colonna) is a castle in Avezzano, Province of L'Aquila (Abruzzo).
History
Castello Orsini was constructed in 1490 by Virginio Orsini and, in 1565, it was adapted by Marcantonio Colonna in fortified residence.
In 1915 it was deeply damaged by an earthquake. Following its restoration, now it is used as a picture gallery and multifunction space.
Architecture
The squared building is protected by four circular towers at each corner. A circular tower was also in the middle of the internal courtyard, now demolished.
The castle had a moat and a drawbridge. The current main entrance was built by the Colonna family to celebrate the battle of Lepanto.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Orsini-Colonna Castle».
Timeline
- 1490Built
Events and people from Wikidata (CC0).
Photos
Getting there
AvezzanoTrain, nearest
1.3 km as the crow flies
Orsini-Colonna CastlePiazza Castello, 67051 Avezzano
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Nearby
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- Free 1st Sunday
Frequently asked questions
Where is Orsini-Colonna Castle?
Orsini-Colonna Castle is in Avezzano, in the province of L'Aquila (Abruzzo), Italy. Address: Piazza Castello, 67051 Avezzano. GPS coordinates: 42.02762, 13.42578.
How old is Orsini-Colonna Castle?
Wikidata dates it to 1490.
What else is there to see near Orsini-Colonna Castle?
Nearby you’ll find: Modern Art Museum of Avezzano (0 m away), Palazzo Torlonia (300 m away), Museo della civiltà contadina e pastorale (500 m 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
- Castello Orsini-Colonna in Avezzano — Livioandronico2013, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Avezzano - Castello Orsini Colonna inscription secondary door — Barbaking, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Avezzano - Castello Orsini Colonna left tower — Barbaking, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Avezzano - Castello Orsini Colonna main door — Barbaking, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Avezzano - Castello Orsini Colonna particular main door1 — Barbaking, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Avezzano - Castello Orsini-Colonna - 2023-09-09 20-47-41 001 — Marica Massaro, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Avezzano - Castello Orsini-Colonna - 2025-09-11 20-53-50 001 — Marica Massaro, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Avezzano - Castello Orsini-Colonna - 2025-09-11 20-54-31 001 — Marica Massaro, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Avezzano castello Orsini-Colonna — Rudy Massaro, CC BY-SA 4.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences