Odescalchi and Orsini Castle

The Odelscalchi Castle, completed in 1485 by the Orsini family, is an imposing Renaissance castle perched on the shores of Lake Bracciano. It's strategic geographical position caused bitter fighting among the noble Colonna and Borgia families, to the point where Pope Alexander VI Borgia confiscated it in 1496. Take a guided visit of the castle and learn of its humble beginnings as a tower in the 10th century that expanded into a castle, changing hands and surviving a French occupation before being sold to the Odescalchi family in the late 1600s. Today the castle hosts valuable artworks, weapons, books, and manuscripts as well as many tourists and high profile events such as the wedding of Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise. After exploring the castle you will take a short walking tour through the historic center of Bracciano to the Belvedere della Sentinella and be rewarded with breathtaking views of the lake and the surrounding countryside. Enjoy a traditional lunch with appetizer and water or wine before your return trip to port. Book this cultural tour now and get ready to be amazed by the Odelscalchi Castle and Lake Bracciano.