Accademia Napoletana di Studi Storici

15/10/2026

Burg Hohenzollern (Hohenzollern Castle), located on Mount Hohenzollern in the Swabian Jura of Baden-Württemberg - Germany. Burg Hohenzollern has evolved through three distinct iterations on its mountaintop site over nearly a millennium. The original medieval fortress was built in the early 11th century but was completely destroyed in 1423 after a ten-month siege. A second, larger fortress was completed in 1461 to serve as a vital stronghold during the Thirty Years' War, though it eventually fell into neglect and ruin by the late 18th century. The striking current castle was constructed between 1850 and 1867 by King Frederick William IV of Prussia as a romantic family monument celebrating the neo-Gothic style, and it remains the ancestral seat of the House of Hohenzollern today. 🇩🇪

12/10/2026

Château Mercier (also known as Mercier Castle), located on a hill overlooking the town of Sierre in the canton of Valais - Switzerland. Château Mercier was built between 1906 and 1908 by the wealthy Mercier family, prominent tanners from Lausanne, Switzerland [CoIjgOONJhW]. Designed by architect Adolphe Burnat, the castle was constructed on the Pradegg hill as a prestigious summer residence that seamlessly integrated historic alpine fortress styling with early 20th-century comforts. For decades, it served as a lively gathering hub for artists, intellectuals, and influential political figures. In 1970, the Mercier heirs gifted the entire estate—including its sprawling four-hectare gardens—to the State of Valais. Today, managed by a dedicated foundation, the beautifully preserved castle operates as a vibrant cultural center, hosting public art exhibitions, seminars, and residential artist retreats. 🇨🇭

11/10/2026

10/10/2026