Theodoli Castle, San Vito Romano
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Italy| Theodoli Castle | |
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Castello Theodoli | |
.jpg) A photo showcasing the castle | |
 Interactive map of Theodoli Castle | |
| General information | |
| Location | San Vito Romano, Italy |
| Coordinates | 41°52′58″N 12°59′00″E / 41.882881°N 12.983334°E |
| Year built | IX Century |
The Theodoli Castle is a currently privately-owned castle located in the town of San Vito Romano, in Italy.
The oldest parts of the castle were built in IX century after the Saracen invasion of Italy and the sacking of the now no longer existing towns of Verugine and Vitellia. During this period the Borgo gate adjacent to the castle was also built as a way to protect the newly formed settlement created from the refugees fleeing the previously mentioned towns.[1]
The castle was expanded in the XIII century.[1][2]
According to some historians (such as Leonardo Cecconi) and the local Sanvitese tradition, pope Martin V was born within the walls of the castle, during the reign of the House of Colonna.[1][3][4] This is subject to significant historical debate.[4] The room where he was born was later turned into an in-door chapel by Gerolamo Theodoli.[1]
In the 16th century the castle became the property of the Theodoli family, which still own it up until today.[2]