Where is Castello Brown in Italy?
Portofino
Castello Brown is a historic house museum located high above the harbour of Portofino, Italy….
| Castello Brown | |
|---|---|
| Location | Via alla Penisola 16034 Portofino, Genoa Italy |
| Coordinates | 44°18′07.48″N 9°12′51.50″E |
| Area | Liguria |
| Built | 400 AD; expanded 1557; converted to villa from 1867 |
When was Castello Brown built?
The Castle itself was built in the 15th century and has been used for harbour defense during the centuries. It was in 1867 that the Castle fell into private hands when it was purchased by , the English Consul Montague Yeats Brown.
Where is Castello Brown located in Italy?
/ 44.3020778°N 9.2143056°E / 44.3020778; 9.2143056 Castello Brown is a historic house museum located high above the harbour of Portofino, Italy. Its site has been used for military defence since Roman times.
What is the Castello of Portofino?
As Portofino was an important harbour, the Castello featured in many naval battles between the 13th and 19th centuries, withstanding attacks by the Genoese ( Ghibelline) admiral Aitone D’Oria in 1330, by a Venetian fleet in 1431, and by the British Navy in 1814. The castello was one of two key coastal fortresses of the Republic of Genoa.
What happened to Castello Brown?
The management of Castello Brown after almost twenty years of being entrusted to private companies, has recently returned to the direct responsibility of the Municipality of Portofino, thus allowing a direct connection with the administrative management of our city.
Is Castello Brown worth the 5 euro admission?
We walked uphill to Castello Brown in the middle of a heat wave but once we got there, it was amazing. The views back to Portofino are stunning. And to be honest, that’s the only reason we went there. It was worth the 5euro admission just to see the view. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.