Castello di San Pelagio

Terradura, Italy, Italy

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Castello di San Pelagio is a historic castle in Terradura, near Due Carrare in the Veneto region of Italy.

Its origins date back to the 14th century, when the Da Carrara family built the medieval tower that still dominates the complex. Over the centuries, the castle was expanded and transformed into an elegant noble residence while preserving its historic character. The castle is closely linked to Italian aviation history because it was the departure point for Gabriele d’Annunzio’s famous 1918 flight over Vienna during World War I.

Many rooms still preserve memories of this event and the people involved in it. Today, the castle houses the Museum of Air and Space, which displays models of aircraft, aviation artifacts, and exhibits tracing the history of human flight from early ideas to space exploration. Surrounded by beautiful gardens, orchards, and labyrinths, Castello di San Pelagio is both a cultural attraction and a scenic historical estate, combining medieval heritage with a unique focus on aviation history.