A 1000 Year Old Abandoned Italian Castle - Uncovering It's Mysteries!

General History ►
This is a story that has unfolded for more than a thousand years, a story about an ancient castle that has endured the test of time.  

A noble and very influential Italian family constructed the Glorious Castle in the 10th century.
It has played an instrumental role in the historical development of this area throughout history. Various figures have taken it over at least 20 times and used it as a base to rule over the underlying kingdom. 

With each seizure, the subsequent owners remodeled and reconstructed the castle to their taste. They added new sections and transformed it into a more modern era of rule. When walking through it, the different time periods can be seen on the walls. 

One last takeover occurred in 1711 when the Lomellino family seized the castle. Since they had already ruled this area for so long, it was only natural that they would also take this place by force. Their final reconstruction transformed it into the structure we see today. Furthermore, they developed a wine-producing business in and around the castle, producing world-class wines for centuries to come. 

This particular castle has the longest-lasting history of anything we have documented before on the channel…

Throughout the documentary, we will go more in-depth on its history and architectural features!

Architecture ►
When this castle got constructed in the early 10th century it was only a fraction of the size of what it is right now.

Over its 1,000-year history, the castle was remodeled and parts added left and right. It's believed it's been remodeled at least 15 times. 

A magnificent display of medieval architecture, the building rises 5 levels around a central courtyard. Its high walls protect it from attacks on the outside while keeping life pleasant inside. 

Every single room is uniquely decorated and, in total, the entire place consists of more than 40 rooms. The castle is a true masterpiece of Italian architecture and design. In this documentary, we also discovered that there are multiple hidden tunnels beneath the castle. In the more early and violent years of its existence, these tunnels probably served as escape routes! 

Family History ►

As the last decedent of the Lomellino family to live here, Carlos inherited all the wealth his family gained over the years. He met his lovely wife Beatrice early in life, and the two married and built a beautiful life together. 

In their lifetimes, they expanded the business that their forefathers had established for them and grew it bigger than they could have ever imagined.

In contrast to previous generations, Carlos and Beatrice had a relatively small family, occupying only one section of the castle, and had few servants. 

After their children moved out to live in more urban areas, Carlos and his wife retired and closed their businesses. They also moved out of the castle after a couple of years because it had grown too big for them. 

This was almost 4 decades ago. For some time, they kept the house in pristine condition. However, after the death of their parents, the children lost interest in this masterpiece and left everything to decay with time. 

This masterpiece is the outcome of a thousand years' worth of history, and we will take you on a tour of it today!

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Filmed by Lesley
Edited by ES Forgotten (Danny) @ES.Forgotten

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[rosalalie]

I agree with you. This castle should be under protection. It's over a thousand years old. It's just mind boggling to even think they could build this beautiful beautiful castle. That dinning room ceiling is absolutely gorgeous. So many beautiful rooms. Thank you for sharing this castle with us

[graceedson]

Italy listen up ! Take care of this BEAUTIFUL historic JEWEL ! FANTASTIC exploration Leslie !❤❤❤❤❤❤

[monyavanderburg-hall]

Oh this is my Dream Castle 🏰. I can't find a word to describe such Craftsmanship, fantastic, I love this 😍😍😍😊❤

[lfjhflf]

Dear smart and extraordinary guys! You make unique films, and everyone who loves history can touch the mysterious, almost secret houses and castles - where the history of people over many centuries is stored! Seeing this is important! Thank you! Thanks to your channel sponsors! I get a lot of positive emotions and incredible impressions and sensations! I adore you! I wish you prosperity and many achievements and pleasures in Greetings from a Ukrainian woman, I am now in Ireland, I am fleeing the war with the Russians. 2023 And I wish everyone

[Knightsbridge.]

Honestly one of the most amazing castle exploration vidoes on youtube. Tha fact that you took as long as you needed to go into the most minor details is what makes your channel such a delight to watch.

Thank you for being respectful towards the castle, its history and its owners.

[Tracy_R]

It feels like such an honor to be able to observe this fabulous castle. I appreciate how delicate and kind you are to everything that you see. Blessings

[gingerbread]

Not sure, but I think the random cords you find in this castle may have been to pull and ring a bell to summon a servant.
Thank you so much for making these videos they are so amazing to watch and a dream come true for someone who has always wanted to explore in this way!

[lyndsayringstad]

I would absolutely love to go along with you guys to do what you do. I am a doctor but it wasn’t until after my education that I realized how much I love history. I am so envious that you get to spend your days exploring. Thank you for showing us these amazing relics of history

[lioness]

The last part of the video, was the original parts of the castle. I also noticed a lot of Art Nouveau details in the first dining room ( It was probably a breakfast room), and in a few of the bedrooms. Also Art Deco.
The long cord hanging in the last bedroom you checked out, would be connected to a bell system, it was designed to call on the servants when they needed their service.
The dayroom with what you thought was the four seasons in the ceiling showed not just the 4 seasons but also images from other countries. (Pyramids are usually connected to Egypt and South- Amerika, and more of them are being discovered all over the world.) Astonishing work of art!! <3
I think I even saw a reference to the Freemasons in that ceiling.
The picture from WWII was what I belive, a picture of Mussolini at the start of his facist regime.
Old noble families often leaned towards facism at that time, due to their upbringing.
Not all of them, but some.
Some were forced to side with him, to not lose their properties and lives.

It was fascinating to see, the castle is like a mausoleum or a time capsule of days gone by.
I was surprised to see so little damage to it, especially to the furnitures.
Mesmerizing <3

[deannahumblegilchriest]

Lesley, this is by far my favorite video. It’s sad that such a beautiful castle has been abandoned. Make a second video and show more of this castle. I enjoy all of your videos. I’m American and I enjoyed the videos from my country but was also saddened. 1:07:46

[atonement]

This castle MUST BE WORLD HERITAGE LISTED. What can we do to make that happen? It’s So Sooo beautiful. Thank you for keeping its whereabouts private 🙏 ♥️🌹♥️🇦🇺

[lisaduhn]

Why did they leave such beautiful furniture behind? Also family photos? Such a treasure of a place. To have that in my family history would be amazing. Thank you for going to this castle. So beautiful .

[loripardo-cole]

The absolute beauty of this Castle takes one’s breath away! Such a shame the family has left it to ruin. The incredible antiques left behind is unimaginable. Thank you for bringing us on this journey with you.

[hanita]

I’m astounded by the beauty of this castle! I can’t understand people to abandon such a structure. Why haven’t they donated the castle to the State to be used as a public art museum and lecture/ music hall?

[rowanaabbot]

The balls at the legs of an upholstered chair is part of what design commonly used in the Chippendale style from 1700s to 1800s with its ball bottomed tipped legs. That type of furniture belongs in a museum. So beautiful!

[nobusmanrbbj]

It is 3:22am and it is all ur fault that i am awake and totally mesmerized, entertained and delighted. Hope u are happy that u are the delight of insomniacs!(like me).Lol

[luzildefonso]

All these years and a 1000 years, still good. It's amazing to have them survived...

[nitatucker]

Lesley and Maureno together again!! Love your faces!! What a great castle and explore not to mention a sweet presentation! Thank you for taking us to places most of us will never go! You're the best.. so good to see you again too, Maureno!💜merry Christmas from Texas!🎅🎄☃️🤶🐾🐾🤠love you guys!

[nightowl]

Thank you for this trip in history castle. Armchairs and sofas are upholstered in a wonderful silk jacquard from a factory in San Leuco, Campania. This silk was bought by all the kings of Europe.

[marciatrapuzzano]

Seeing this a second time from when it first aired …. Never gets old! There is always something new to spot and admire. I wish you would have looked through the small glass window on that green door at the end of the last basement you adventured to see especially with that grate you pulled up!! Take care Lesly and see you on more of your wonderful adventures!