Ingresso con ponte levatoio (1891/1905) by GardaMuseiAssociazione culturale GardaMusei
In the 10th century, Berengario I, King of Italy, provided the village of Montichiari of a defense system consisting of walls, later completed with towers, moats, drawbridges and walkways. The first documentary evidence of a fortified building on San Pancrazio’s hill dates back to 1107, when Montichiari was ruled by counts Longhi and the fortress had an important strategic function.
Muro esterno del castello (1891/1905) by GardaMuseiAssociazione culturale GardaMusei
Torre del castello (1891/1905) by GardaMuseiAssociazione culturale GardaMusei
Dettaglio esterno del castello (1891/1905) by GardaMuseiAssociazione culturale GardaMusei
Vista esterna del castello Bonoris (1891/1905) by GardaMuseiAssociazione culturale GardaMusei
Over the centuries, however, the castle was subject of destruction and reconstruction, related to the succession of several wars and the relative changes in its functionality.
Merlatura del castello (1891/1905) by GardaMuseiAssociazione culturale GardaMusei
In 1890 the Municipality decided to sell the area because it was in an obvious state of disrepair. The buyer of the medieval ruins was Gaetano Bonoris (1861-1923), heir to the vast land in the municipality of Montichiari and awarded with the noble title of count by King Umberto I.
arcate e ballatoi lignei (1891/1905) by GardaMuseiAssociazione culturale GardaMusei
In his ambitious project, Gaetano Bonoris wanted to intervene on the rock to make it his own house, reinterpretinga lost medieval time in a fairy-tale atmosphere.
Stanza da letto del conte Bonoris (1891/1905) by GardaMuseiAssociazione culturale GardaMusei
The beautiful interior also features rich materials, decorations, frescoes and furnishing.
Vista panoramica della stanza (1891/1905) by GardaMuseiAssociazione culturale GardaMusei
Sala del Consiglio (1891/1905) by GardaMuseiAssociazione culturale GardaMusei
Stanza decorata (1891/1905) by GardaMuseiAssociazione culturale GardaMusei
Sala reale (1891/1905) by GardaMuseiAssociazione culturale GardaMusei
Sala interna al castello (1891/1905) by GardaMuseiAssociazione culturale GardaMusei
Decorazione marmorea (1891/1905) by GardaMuseiAssociazione culturale GardaMusei
Affreschi della cappella (1891/1905) by GardaMuseiAssociazione culturale GardaMusei
The interiors, decorated with still remarkably preserved frescoes, shows precious furniture and well-refined locks, all made by skilled craftsmen who completed the work in 1905.
La parete di fondo della Cappella con la Salita al Calvario (1891/1905) by GardaMuseiAssociazione culturale GardaMusei
Incoronazione di Cristo e di Maria by GardaMuseiAssociazione culturale GardaMusei
Decorazione con scritte (1891/1905) by GardaMuseiAssociazione culturale GardaMusei
Dipinto a parete (1891/1905) by GardaMuseiAssociazione culturale GardaMusei
Dettaglio 7 - sala del consiglio (1891/1905) by GardaMuseiAssociazione culturale GardaMusei
Dettaglio di affresco (1891/1905) by GardaMuseiAssociazione culturale GardaMusei
Dettaglio decorazione su parete (1891/1905) by GardaMuseiAssociazione culturale GardaMusei
