Top 13 Castles around Susegana

The Castle of Collalto is an ancient medieval manor founded in the 12th century by the noble family of the Counts of Collalto. Strategically positioned on a hill overlooking the Piave plain, the castle soon became the hub of a vast and powerful feud. Over the centuries, the structure transformed from a military fortress into a splendid noble residence, enriched with works of art including frescoes by Pordenone. Unfortunately, its crucial position on the front line during World War I led to its almost total destruction under bombardment. Today, of the glorious original complex, the evocative ruins remain, dominated by the imposing 12th-century master tower, the defensive walls, and the nearby church of San Giorgio, which bear witness to the millennial charm of one of the most important historical sites in the Marca Trevigiana.

Located on the summit of Colle di Giano, the Castle of Conegliano is the historical emblem of the city and a privileged sentinel over the Venetian plain. Of the ancient medieval complex, the strategic heart of the village since the 12th century, the Bell Tower stands out today, the only surviving element along with part of the walls and the Guard Tower. Inside, the Civic Museum houses a precious collection ranging from archaeological finds to important pictorial works. From the top of the tower, the view is breathtaking: on clear days, the gaze sweeps from the rooftops of the historic center, adorned by the frescoed facades of via XX Settembre, to the crests of the Prealps and the Prosecco vineyards. Reachable via charming cobbled streets or staircases immersed in greenery, the castle is not just a monument, but a meeting place where history blends with the beauty of the Treviso landscape.

Climbing up the steep path from the parking lot.

Conegliano Castle dominates the city from its hilltop position. The first document mentioning it dates back to 1016 AD, but the structure reached its maximum extension in the fourteenth century, thanks to the influence of the Scaligeri and Carraresi rulers.

The crossing

The internal square of the Castle

Castelbrando, a grand medieval castle, sits on a dolomitic limestone rock at an altitude of 370m above sea level, overlooking the villages of Cison di Valmarino and Valmareno. The name is due to the Brandolini family from Forlì, who were the lords of the castle. The castle was originally built in Roman times to protect the Via Claudia Augusta, which connected the Po valley to Rhaetia (modern Austria). The original castrum from 46 AD is still visible. A recent archaeological dig has uncovered a bread oven and the original Roman baths, as well as the original pipes of the aqueduct that supplied water from three nearby natural springs. These springs still provide water for the castle. Later the fortress became an important defensive position against barbarian invasions. During the 13th century the castle was significantly enlarged and the imposing battlements and central tower were added. The castle was awarded by the Republic of Venice to the condottieri Giovanni Brandolino and Erasmo da Narni, better known as "Gattamelata". After the fall of the Venetian Republic it became the property of the Brandolini Counts. In 1700 the castle was expanded with the southern part and the castle chapel, the church of San Martino. During World War I, the castle was invaded by Imperial Austrian troops and used as a military hospital. After 10 years of restoration work, the castle was reopened as a residence in 1929. In 1959, the castle was sold by the Brandolini family to the Salesian Fathers, who used it as a monastery and as a center for spiritual studies. In 1997, CastelBrando was purchased by Quaternary Investments SpA, who transformed it into a 4-star hotel, museum and theater. Visitors can take the cable car to the castle from the village.

Castello Papadopoli Giol is a splendid palace in English neo-Gothic style with ancient origins. On this site, in 1192, the Patriarchs had a defense fort built; since then the name "castle" will remain linked to the place on which this primitive fortress stood. Among the subsequent restoration interventions, the most appreciable are due to the Da Tolentino family and, even more so, to the Papadopoli Counts, who made it their country residence. The structure, as seen today, dates back to 1865. Burned down at the end of the Great War, in 1921 it was purchased and rebuilt by Commendatore Giovanni Giol who preferred not to modify its architecture, trying to preserve its original appearance as much as possible. It is an imposing structure with high crenellated towers, bow windows, chimneys disguised as pinnacles and pointed mullioned windows: you really have the impression of being in front of a real English medieval castle. Even more surprising is the vast historical park: a 13-hectare oasis that has survived to this day almost completely intact in its original beauty. The entire route winds through centuries-old plants, groves and large meadows and a picturesque lake overlooked by the castle with two islands that can be reached by boat or on foot. There you can find royal perch, largemouth bass, tench, sardole, carp, chub and eels. Magnificent examples of centuries-old trees alternate in a setting of rare beauty: beeches, maples, oaks, cedars, magnolias, holm oaks, ginkgo biloba. https://www.castellogiol.it