Castiglione Castle Renovation and New Parking Project Approved
The Castiglione Castle and its surrounding area will undergo significant improvements orchestrated by the municipal administration in the upcoming years.
The first of two major projects soon to be realized involves the complete renovation of the castle walls and the area in front of them, creating livable spaces and pedestrian pathways. This project is part of a larger initiative, costing around 13 billion euros, which six municipalities of the Alto Mantovano region have submitted to Fondazione Cariplo for grant funding.
Following the latest Milanese summit, it seems highly probable that the grant will be approved, allowing this major work to proceed for Castiglione as well. The castle walls would be entirely restored, with precise “cut and paste” interventions along nearly the entire perimeter.
Accessibility to the fortress would be ensured through gravel and pebble pedestrian pathways, with routes designed for sightseeing of all monuments. Outside, in a panoramic position, a platform for events overlooking Lake Garda.
Improvement Projects and New Facilities
The walls would also be cut near the Basilica to create a staircase providing access to the ramparts. This work, costing nearly two billion euros, could be completed by 2022.
The other major project, expected to affect the surroundings of Castiglione Castle in the coming months, concerns the construction of a new parking lot, located just a few steps from the town’s cultural theater and the San Pellegrino Hospital.
The municipal administration recently finalized an agreement with the landowner to proceed with acquisition. Although this plot of land is not in view of the current road network, it is situated in a strategic position for Castiglione’s center. It will be made accessible so that dozens of cars can be parked just a short walk from the main area of Piazza Dallò, the Social Theater, and Via Garibaldi.
The municipality will spend close to 500 million euros to realize this project, representing a significant step forward considering the parking issues that plague the town center. Undoubtedly, the castle itself and its activities would benefit greatly from this development.