This structure is a 1:1 scale replica of Oramala Castle in Italy.
The castle has no interior but is rich in exterior detail and is virtually identical to the original.
It comes with a custom texture pack.
The castle also features a night lighting system, and the surrounding landscape is nearly identical to the hill on which the structure stands.
The castle was built around 1029 AD.
The oldest known document records the transfer of ownership in 1029 from Gerardo Diacono (son of the late Genesio) to Ugo of Milan, a member of the Obertenga dynasty, the lineage from which the Este and Malaspina dynasties would later emerge. After passing into the hands of the Marquises of Este in 1157 and the Bishop of Tortona in 1161, the castle was transferred to the Malaspina branch, specifically to Obizzo I, in 1164, by decree of Emperor Frederick Barbarossa.
Towards the end of the 12th century, under Malaspina rule, the castle experienced its heyday, becoming a hub for cultural dissemination and hosting Provençal troubadours.
In 1474, Manfredi Malaspina fortified the stronghold to adapt it to the new defensive requirements brought about by the advent of firearms. Remaining on the sidelines of major historical events, the fortress stayed in the possession of the Malaspina family until the late 18th century, when the Marquises of Oramala moved to the valley below; this marked the beginning of the castle's decline and eventual fall into ruin.
In 1985, the Panigazzi brothers purchased the castle and began renovating the structure and restoring sections that had collapsed.
In 2005, the Museum of Peasant Art and Iron Tools was opened to the public within the castle.
From 2008 to 2018, the castle served as the headquarters for the Spinofiorito Social Promotion Association and is surrounded by the "Dante and the Troubadours in Malaspina Lands" Literary Park.
After remaining closed for three years, the property was put up for sale by the Panigazzi family in January 2021.
The oldest known document records the transfer of ownership in 1029 from Gerardo Diacono (son of the late Genesio) to Ugo of Milan, a member of the Obertenga dynasty, the lineage from which the Este and Malaspina dynasties would later emerge. After passing into the hands of the Marquises of Este in 1157 and the Bishop of Tortona in 1161, the castle was transferred to the Malaspina branch, specifically to Obizzo I, in 1164, by decree of Emperor Frederick Barbarossa.
Towards the end of the 12th century, under Malaspina rule, the castle experienced its heyday, becoming a hub for cultural dissemination and hosting Provençal troubadours.
In 1474, Manfredi Malaspina fortified the stronghold to adapt it to the new defensive requirements brought about by the advent of firearms. Remaining on the sidelines of major historical events, the fortress stayed in the possession of the Malaspina family until the late 18th century, when the Marquises of Oramala moved to the valley below; this marked the beginning of the castle's decline and eventual fall into ruin.
In 1985, the Panigazzi brothers purchased the castle and began renovating the structure and restoring sections that had collapsed.
In 2005, the Museum of Peasant Art and Iron Tools was opened to the public within the castle.
From 2008 to 2018, the castle served as the headquarters for the Spinofiorito Social Promotion Association and is surrounded by the "Dante and the Troubadours in Malaspina Lands" Literary Park.
After remaining closed for three years, the property was put up for sale by the Panigazzi family in January 2021.
Thank you to everyone who purchases it!
