The castle was built on the foundations of another ancient military structure dating back to the time of the Counts of Marsi, in a strategic position and in visual contact in the castles of Morrea, Roccavivi. It was built by order of Antonio Todeschini Piccolomini, grandson of Pope Pius II and son-in-law of Ferdinand I of Naples around 1460. Later Antonio became baron of the barony of the Balkan. It underwent a major restoration following the earthquake of Avezzano in 1915 that led to the depopulation of the country; however, it retains some original architectural elements of great value. 

The plant is pentagonal-irregular while the structure is in stone. The main access is pedestrian from the park in front that leads into an L courtyard with a well. The buildings around are embellished with mullioned windows and three-light windows. The exterior is medieval-Renaissance.

During the twentieth century, between the sixties and seventies, it was often used as a location for films.