If looking at the castle while passing through Treviso you think of knights, ladies, elves, fairies and medieval duels... you will have to think again, none of this. In fact, it was built between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century by the Romanos (from whom it also takes its name), a family of building contractors from the brand. In reality, Fortunato Romano wanted to buy Villa Margherita at auction but the deal narrowly failed. Disconsolate, he then decided to buy that land just outside the city center, on which a smuggler's house stood. But what was a smuggler doing up there? At that time the city of Treviso was different and to bring products into the city the toll was paid at the Sile gate, just ahead of where the castle now stands. The smuggler, as smart as a fox, went up the Sile with the goods to his little house and from there brought the goods into the city without paying the duty. But let's go back to the Romanos Once Fortunato Romano had the land, he designed and planned the castle with his imagination and according to his tastes, his son Antonio was the real builder. The castle still belongs to the Romano family and is an exclusive balcony overlooking the city, few can say they have entered it, as it is not open to the public. The furnishings and floors are from the early 20th century and inside you can admire the frescoes by Molossi and the statues by Feltrin. Furthermore, there are numerous valuable objects and decorations present. CURIOSITY' Before purchasing the smuggler's land, Fortunato Romano had been offered land in Jesolo, but he had replied piquedly "I don't buy mosquitoes". From strolltreviso.it