Say the word Templar and you will surely get lots of reactions especially from those who have read the Da Vinci Code. Well if you are so curious about the Templar way of life then take a look at this Templar Castle located near Perugia in Italy. This castle, which was built by templar knight Alberici Gislero, has a long history from the time it was built in 1216. The Ministry of Culture has declared the castle an “Unicum” which is a testament to its beauty as a medieval architectural wonder.

The 1400 square meter Templar Castle is surrounded by a 6000-square meter park complete with ornamental fountains, large parking, trees that are centuries old and a private consecrated castle. The whole castle consists of three floors, 36 rooms and terraces that provide the occupant a view of the countryside. The castle has pure gothic interiors with four different entrances and a fifth one leading to the chapel. The dining room has a fireplace with the stone lintel carrying the coat of arms of the Alberici family.

Mystery lovers will definitely have a grand time discovering the hidden secret passage which was used by the previous occupants as an emergency way.