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Gubbio

Castle of Biscina

Castello-Di-Biscina

The name of the castle is thought to derive from the winding path of the river Chiascio that, like a snake, crossing its territory. Originally the castle was the stronghold of the Counts of Coccorano. In 1356, the Roman Church made ​​a gift of the estate of the jurist Biscina Perugia Baldo degli Ubaldi, in 1383 it became the property of the Counts Gabrielli of Gubbio and the early fifteenth century the castle came under the jurisdiction of Montefeltro. After various historical events, the Castle of Biscina was owned by the Counts of the Gate of Gubbio 1570-1930. Stands out even today the high tower surrounded by thick walls with merlons and a wide entrance to the court with a stone portal tanned.