Castello Ruspoli

Her daughter, Ottavia, married Sforza Marescotti, and the Farnese Pope Paul III confirmed the fief and elevated the couple to the first count and countess of Vignanello.

The castle was built around 1574 as the seat of the count and countess, elaboration was attributed to Jacopo Barozzi da Vignola.

[1] In the 17th century the Renaissance gardens were created by Ottavia Orsini who had married into the family.

[2] The castle contains on the ground floor a chapel dedicated to Sister Giacinta, a Ruspoli family member who was canonized a Saint by Pope Pius VII in 1807.

The castle continues to be in the possession of the Ruspoli family and serves as a private residence, but is open for visits and events.