Momeliano

Welcome to Momeliano Castle

Hello friends! Today I will tell you about Momeliano Castle, an ancient medieval fortress located in the beautiful Luretta Valley, in the province of Piacenza.

History of the castle

The origin of Momeliano dates back to ancient times, as confirmed to us by the citation in the Traianea Alimentaria Tabula, a Roman document from 325 AD, where it speaks of the "fundus Mamuleianus". Later, a document from 869 informs us that Count Tado invested his nephew Manfredo Negrobono in it.

Momeliano Castle was first mentioned in 1368, when Castellino Dolzani sold it to Ruffino Borri. Since then, the castle has changed hands among various noble families, including the Bottigella, Radini Tedeschi, Ferrari, and Negri.

Today, the castle is privately owned and houses the cellars of a winery.

A visit to the Momeliano Castle: medieval history and architecture.

Structure of the castle

Momeliano Castle is an imposing medieval fortress built of brick and stone. The U-shaped structure with four corner towers is one of the most interesting examples of military architecture of the time.

Three of the towers are round-based, while the last is square-based. The crenellated arch allows for a walk along the narrow battlements, to enjoy a panoramic view of the valley below.

Notes and bibliography

Momeliano Castle is a charming place, rich in history and charm, which I highly recommend visiting if you are in the area. If you want to delve deeper into the history of the castle, I recommend reading the following texts:

"The castles of the province of Piacenza" by Federico Visconti;
"The Castle of Momeliano: history of an ancient fortress" by Marco Negri.