Castello di Lanciano

Lanciano Castle was built in 1489 by Giovanna Malatesta, who transformed the old Rocca (1382-85) into a country residence. Over the centuries, several families lived in the castle until, in 1753, Pope Benedict XIV tresferì the Castle to the Treasurer of the State of Camerino Alessandro Bandini. In 1815, the Bandini, originating in Florence, joined the Giustiniani in Rome and the last descendant of the new Giustiniani-Bandini was Princess Maria Sofia, who used to spend his summers at the castle until his death on April 30 1977.

The Castle of Lanciano is also surrounded by a large park that can be used for picnics, walks and relaxation along the river Potenza.

Ticket in the castle also has a stocked bookshop.

OPENING TIME The museum is open: Saturday from 15.30 to 18.30 hours; Sundays and holidays, from 10.30 to 12.30 and from 15.30 to 18.30 hours. In Winter, the afternoon schedule is reduced from 15.00 to 17.00. Special opening week on request for groups of minimum 10 people, by prior arrangement at no. 338.7427547. The tours are guided and the tour of the castle takes on average one hour.

ENTRANCE FEE Integer = 6,00 € Children 6-14 years = 3,00 € Boys and Students 14-30 years = 5,00 € Over 65, Touring Club members, FAI, FISI, participating museums (Caldarola, Camerino, Matelica, Sarnano, Serrapetrona, Tolentino, Urbisaglia, Visso) = 5,00 € Organized groups (minimum 25 people) = € 5.00 Children 0-5 years old, disabled = Free

CONTACT US FOR INFORMATION OR RESERVATIONS !!! 338.7427547 (Dr. Fabio Montesi, Director of the Museum).