In an attempt to raise million to help pay off its growing debt, Italy has auctioned off a castle (Image: Getty) A row has broken out in Italy over the sale of an historic castle to balance the government's books. Capua Castle, near Naples, is on the list of the 33 sites owned or managed by the Ministry of Defence. The grand building, steeped in heritage, was built between 1522 and 1543 for Charles V , Holy Roman Emperor (1500-58).
But soon it will have an entirely new owner, as government bodies aim to sell it in the coming months as Italy attempts to raise millions of euros to help pay off its growing debt . The move has sparked an outcry from the Fondo Ambiente italiano (FAI) - the Italian equivalent to the national trust - who have pleaded that the vast 16th-century castle be given UNESCO World Heritage protection. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.
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