De Gualtieris Castle

During the 16th century the noble family Gualtieri built its castle on the ruins of a medieval fortress. The castle has still nowadays the name of the family who built it and it stands imposing in the heart of Castrignano De’ Greci, at the end of via Alighieri.

During Saracen invasions, De Gualteris Castle was considered one of the safest in the area. Inside it, also thanks to a moat which used to surround it, the court life was quiet and independent, also speaking about lows: soldiers guarded the studs, an oven and large storehouses for food.

It has been changed over the centuries, embellishing it with decorations, such as the portal, decorated inside with angels, masks and flower motifs, presenting the splendour of the piano nobile (main floor). De Gualtieris Castle , almost completely restructured, is nowadays a place for cultural events.