Forgotten History
Castello dell'Imperatore
Piazza Santa Maria delle Carceri, Italy
The Castello dell'Imperatore is a medieval fortress located in Prato, Italy. It is a castle with crenellated walls and towers. The castle was built for the medieval emperor and King of Sicily Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor, 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. It was built between 1237 and 1247 by Riccardo da Lentini.
- Category
- Forgotten History
- Location
- Piazza Santa Maria delle Carceri, Italy
- Coordinates
- 43.87888, 11.09866
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q1089361
What is Castello dell'Imperatore?
Castello dell'Imperatore is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Migliorati Chapel, Bacchino Fountain, Ex Cimatoria Campolmi, Prato Cathedral.
Where is Castello dell'Imperatore?
Castello dell'Imperatore is in Piazza Santa Maria delle Carceri, Italy. Coordinates: 43.87888, 11.09866.
How do I get to Castello dell'Imperatore?
Castello dell'Imperatore is at Piazza Santa Maria delle Carceri, Italy (43.87888, 11.09866). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.