Johnny Depp eyes $4M historic estate in Italy —as worried officials vow to ‘protect the castle’ at all costs

Johnny Depp is looking at buying a $4 million historic castle in Montalto Dora, Italy, according to local reports.

Depp, 60, has largely been living and making movies in Europe since his 2022 defamation trial with ex-wife Amber Heard.

While directing a biopic about artist Amedeo Modigliani, Depp toured the ancient fortress perched on the hills of Mount Crovero in Turin, according to newspaper Corriere delle Sera.

(Johnny Depp has reportedly looked to buy a $4 million castle in Italy. Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)

(Depp is said to have toured a castle in Montalto Dora. amorando – stock.adobe.com)

Sources told The Post actor Riccardo Scamarcio — who is starring in the movie, along with Al Pacino — has been a frequent visitor to the castle and took Johnny with him, with a view to buying it.

The castle is currently for sale after having undergone a careful and lengthy restoration, with medieval and gothic influences.

The sprawling property is over 22,000 square feet and comes with 11 bedrooms, 13 bathrooms, a paved courtyard and a 15th century chapel, Il Messagero reports.

And if that’s not enough — there’s also a smaller castle and farmhouse on the land, the outlet said.

(The fortress baosts 11 bedrooms and 13 bathrooms.REDA&CO/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

Renzo Galletto, mayor of Montaldo Dora, told The Post he is not convinced Depp should be king of that particular castle.

“A celebrity buying a historic monument like the Montalto Dora castle would bring a lot of attention to the area, but we’re not sure if it would be the right ‘economic synergy’ for the community,” he said, adding that the residence is under the protection of Italian Cultural Heritage.

The village of Montalto Dora is home to only around 3,300 people.

“The castle is a Site of Community Interest, which means it comes with certain rules which have to be followed,” Galletto added.

“Building [anything new inside or out] would require a lot of approvals and permissions.”

(Depp is in Italy directing a biopic about artist Amedeo Modigliani.Photo by Gisela Schober/Getty Images)

(Renzo Galletto, Mayor of Montaldo Dora, told The Post that he isn’t sure if Depp is the right fit for the castle.Marco Fine- stock.adobe.com)

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