Exploring abandoned places is my hobby and finance it all out of my own pocket and the donations I get from the people who love watching the documentaries we make... A small donation would be greatly appreciated! ► https://www.patreon.com/brosofdecay General History ► This is a story that has unfolded for more than a thousand years, a story about an ancient castle that has endured the test of time.   A noble and very influential Italian family constructed the Glorious Castle in the 10th century. It has played an instrumental role in the historical development of this area throughout history. Various figures have taken it over at least 20 times and used it as a base to rule over the underlying kingdom.  With each seizure, the subsequent owners remodeled and reconstructed the castle to their taste. They added new sections and transformed it into a more modern era of rule. When walking through it, the different time periods can be seen on the walls.  One last takeover occurred in 1711 when the Lomellino family seized the castle. Since they had already ruled this area for so long, it was only natural that they would also take this place by force. Their final reconstruction transformed it into the structure we see today. Furthermore, they developed a wine-producing business in and around the castle, producing world-class wines for centuries to come.  This particular castle has the longest-lasting history of anything we have documented before on the channel… Throughout the documentary, we will go more in-depth on its history and architectural features! Architecture ► When this castle got constructed in the early 10th century it was only a fraction of the size of what it is right now. Over its 1,000-year history, the castle was remodeled and parts added left and right. It's believed it's been remodeled at least 15 times.  A magnificent display of medieval architecture, the building rises 5 levels around a central courtyard. Its high walls protect it from attacks on the outside while keeping life pleasant inside.  Every single room is uniquely decorated and, in total, the entire place consists of more than 40 rooms. The castle is a true masterpiece of Italian architecture and design. In this documentary, we also discovered that there are multiple hidden tunnels beneath the castle. In the more early and violent years of its existence, these tunnels probably served as escape routes!  Family History ► As the last decedent of the Lomellino family to live here, Carlos inherited all the wealth his family gained over the years. He met his lovely wife Beatrice early in life, and the two married and built a beautiful life together.  In their lifetimes, they expanded the business that their forefathers had established for them and grew it bigger than they could have ever imagined. In contrast to previous generations, Carlos and Beatrice had a relatively small family, occupying only one section of the castle, and had few servants.  After their children moved out to live in more urban areas, Carlos and his wife retired and closed their businesses. They also moved out of the castle after a couple of years because it had grown too big for them.  This was almost 4 decades ago. For some time, they kept the house in pristine condition. However, after the death of their parents, the children lost interest in this masterpiece and left everything to decay with time.  This masterpiece is the outcome of a thousand years' worth of history, and we will take you on a tour of it today! SOCIALS: TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@brosofdecay Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/brosofdecay/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/Brothersofdecay/ Filmed by Lesley Edited by ES Forgotten (Danny) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSjz1dh1cJmkuHWGasFhCww #abandoned #exploring #explore