Miramare Castle
It is an eclectic-style structure built between the years 1856 and 1860 according to the will of archduke Maximilian of Habsburg - who later became the emperor of Mexico - on a project by Carl Junker. It preserves in its interior the original furnishing and decorations. A large park (22 hectares) laying down on the seashore was created by the client on a bare promontory, with several botanic essences of tropical origin.
Within the castle it is possible to visit Maximilian and his wife Charlotte's apartments, the rooms for guests, the educational hall illustrating the history of the building of Castle and Park, the apartment in which Duke Amedeo d'Aosta lived, with furnishing dating back to 1930 in a rationalist style. Worth a mention: the room dedicated to the music played by Charlotte on the fortepiano displayed in room VII; the collection of paintings by Cesare dell'Acqua, telling the story of Miramare in room XIX and the throne room which has been recently restored and brought back to its ancient splendor.
The Park offers to the public the opportunity to have an interesting botanic walk, during which you will admire an important collection of sculptures decorating the alleys. Moreover, you can also visit the Stables, which have been recently restored and house today temporary exhibits, the Ancient Greenhouses, and the "Castelletto" preserving part of the original decoration which can still be found on the first floor.
