Castello di Zoppola

The Castle of Zoppola is an 11th-century castle in the Province of Pordenone in the region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia in Northern Italy.

In 1103, the castle was given to the Zoppola family. Once surrounded by three moats and walls. By 1405, it came to be owned by the patriarch of Aquileia, Antonio Panciera, who later became cardinal. It still belongs to the family. In the interior courtyard are frescoes by Pomponio Amalteo. The interior has frescoes by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, Pietro Longhi, and Giovanni da Udine (attributed).[1]

References

  1. ↑ Pordenone Castelli website.

Coordinates: 45°57′59″N 12°46′33″E / 45.9663°N 12.7757°E / 45.9663; 12.7757

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