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The castle was built as a defensive fortification and as a noble residence for de Rossi's mistress, Bianca
Pellegrini d'Arluno. Bianca died in Torrechiara around the year 1480. Pier Maria retired to Torrechiara in 1482, where he died later that year. They were both buried in the castle, in the
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The castle changed hands many times over the centuries until it was declared a national monument in 1911. The following year, it was purchased, unfurnished, by the
Italian State, which opened it to the public.
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A moderate earthquake of about 5.2 magnitude struck the region on
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in the valley below. The castle was commissioned by
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