4.5Castello Sforzesco(13.5k reviews) - Don't Be Dazzled By Duomo And Miss Sforzesco Monday: Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Castles
This is anything but a run-of-the-mill museum. I walked around the entire castle the day before my visit, eyeing its construction and seeing if there were any good external photo opportunities. There were. The entire day of my visit was spent wandering the internal courtyards, going in and out of different museum collections, and taking time out for a break and lunch onsite. The castle's history is as interesting as the stories of the numerous items it houses today. Castello Sforzesco easily rivals Duomo di Milano as a destination on any tourist's Milano itinerary. It has such a wide variety of exhibits that almost anyone will find something of interest, unlike is often the case with a museum dedicated to a specific topic.See more..
4.5Castello Scaligero(4.682 reviews) - Stunning Views from the Keep Spent 1-2 hours Castles
From the outside the castle is the centre piece of Sirmione. It is lovely to walk around and so we decided to go in. We went along quite early in the morning and there wasn't any queue when we went in. There is not much of note inside the castle and the information boards are mainly about the structure of the castle and the rebuild and not really much about the history. What is worth it though is the stunning views from the top. Not only do you have fantastic views over Lake Garda but also you really see the peninsula. We went to the castle after we had boated around Lake Garda so we could also point out different places we had been. wow just wow for the views. The climb is not for anyone that cannot climb and decent a mountain of stairs though.See more..
This is a great place to go with friends or family, or even alone. You are going to take amazing pictures specially if the day is sunny and bright. In my opinion, you should go with time, around two hours so you can walk around and in the castle. See more..
4.5Castello di Vezio(1.057 reviews) - One of the best views ever seen Spent < 1 hour Castles
This is well worth the walk. We were planning our route on google maps and then when we arrived at Varenna saw a map which showed a small path that takes you right to the Castello Di Vezio and that was much faster than the way google maps was suggesting. There was a small fee to get into the castle area but it was so worth it and I recommend everyone to go up here if they are in Varenna. The view is simply magnificent. See more..
4.5Rocca di Angera(1.039 reviews) - Fantastic Castle Monday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Castles
The Angera Fortress stands majestically on a spur of rock that dominates the southern shore of Lake Maggiore, on the Lombardy side. Placed in a strategic position for the oversight of movement and trade, this property initially belonged to the Visconti family and was bought by the Borromeos in 1449. It is now the perfectly harmonious result of five different buildings: the tower, or Torre Castellana, the Scaligera wing, the Viscontea wing, the Giovanni Visconti tower, the Borromeo wing. The hall of Justice is a surprising room, entirely frescoed shortly after the battle of Desio in 1277 by "Maestro di Angera", where human affairs are related to astrological influences. Founded in 1988 by Princess Bona Borromeo Arese, the Museum of Dolls and Toys shows more than one thousand pieces among dolls and toys crafted since XVIII. Outdoors, next to the ancient church, is the Medieval Garden: medicinal plants grow next to ornamental plants.See more..
4.5Castello di Chignolo Po(872 reviews) - Sonya phillips Monday: Spent 2-3 hours Architectural Buildings • Castles • Art Museums
Splendid eighteenth-century aristocratic mansion, museum of art and costume, the Castle of Chignolo Po, called "the Versailles of Lombardy", contains important and valuable evidence of the lavish world of the nobility of Lombardy and Venice.The spectacular baroque courtyard, large frescoed halls of the Tiepolo's school, the refinement of the stucco and decorations, the tower with its dominant male turreted mole, all immersed in a sweet rural scenery make this monument one of the most important historic houses Italian.See more..
4.5Castello di Malpaga(440 reviews) - A trip into Bergamo medieval history Castles
In the heart of Serio Park, where the time seems stopped in the XV century, there is the Malpaga Castle.It has ancient medieval origins: it was built in 1300 but it became famous only in the 1456 thanks to his owner Bartolomeo Colleoni, the General Captain of the Venice Republic. He bought it for 100 gold ducats and transformed it in his beatiful home.The Castle is considered one of the most interesting medieval construction in Bergamo thanks to the historical and architectonic relevance and his beatiful cycle of frescos.Thanks to the fame of his owner, the Malpaga Castle mantain a strong connection with Bergamo and Venice.In Bergamo Alta, close by the Duomo, you can see the Colleoni Chapel that accommodates the body of the Captain. In Venice, in SS Giovanni and Paolo Square, there is one of the most beautiful equestrian statue in the world, created by Andrea Verrocchio in honour of Bartolomeo Colleoni.GUIDED TOUR (IN ITALIAN)Every Sunday and Holiday (except December, January and February)at 3pm - 4pm - 5pmSee more..
4.0Castello Sforzesco(343 reviews) - 70,000 square meters of fortress Monday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Castles
The promontory began to be inhabited before the tenth century by peasants who began to build an enclosure first in wood and then in brick. Transformed into a castle and noble residence of the Viscontis from the thirteenth to the fourteenth century. It then passed to the Sforza in the following century. With Ludovico il Moro (1452 - 1508) the castle is completed and will be modified in the following centuries with the addition of staircases which were later demolished and the construction of the cavalrySee more..
4.0Castellaro Lagusello(320 reviews) - Awesome village Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles
Small and amazing village on the state route to Lake Garda, coming from Mantua. It's a fraction of Monzambano. It's one of the best villages of Italy according to the World Heritage. We visited the village on a Tuesday morning of October, nice and sunny day. Amazing walk from the car park to the castle on the top. Full of nice houses or corners, nice osterias, beautiful view of the lake from the top. We couldn't visit the castle and gardens from inside because we needed to book in advance. It wasn't busy, the village and castle were built in the 12th and 13th century, amazing buildings, all together for an amazing hour walking. Absolutely recommended!!!See more..
4.0Castello Visconteo(252 reviews) - A really sinister castle Monday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Castles
Probably built to impress, which it does. Some similaritiy to the Milano castle. Contains a museum with many roman and medieval remains. See more..
At the top of the highest hill in Solferino lies a majestic building 23 meters high dating back to 1022. This hill was contended by the Austrians and the French Army that was allied with the Piedmontese Army during the battle of June 24th 1859. Defined as “The spy of Italy” due to its strategic location, this fortress is surrounded by a vast park. Relics discovered on the battle field are preserved inside this fortress, which was acquired and restored by the Association. Moreover, documents relating to the history of the Fortress and of the Mint of Gonzaga in Solferino are displayed inside and along the wooden stairs that lead to the panoramic terrace.Before getting to the terrace a large room opens up and here we can find portraits of Victor Emmanuel II and Napoleone III and for this reason it is named “The Sovereigns’ Room”. From the Fortress terrace you can enjoy the gorgeous panorama of the verdant countryside that lays beneath and admire, from a distance, the Tower of San MartinSee more..
4.5Castello Dal Verme(213 reviews) - 1000 yr. old beauty Monday: Spent 1-2 hours Castles • Art Museums
Entirely stone-made, with walls up to 4 metres thick, the Castle of Zavattarello is a titanic building, an astonishing medieval fortress that resisted numerous sieges. From the terrace and the tower you can see a breathtaking panorama of all the surrounding land: green fields, deep woods, high mountains and low hills with other castles - Montalto Pavese, Valverde, Torre degli Alberi, Pietragavina. From here, you can understand well why they decided to build this stronghold here, in such a strategic place. The solid fortress overlooks the ancient village clinging to the hill, that once was without trees to allow the castle defenders a better control against enemies. Now, instead, the wood surrounding the building is a protected area, a 79 hectares park.We invite you to come and discover the beauty and the history, the art and the architecture, the past and the future of this fully restored medieval castle. Events, ceremonies, exhibitions, parties, conferences make these rooms alive, where ancient and modern merge, creating a unique emotional twine.See more..
4.0Castello Visconteo(169 reviews) - Great views down the river Monday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Castles
We stopped to see this place from many angles but when you visit it from the bridge you get a true view of how it stands amongst the nature See more..
Beautiful well maintained medieval castle , you can visit it and make a jump in the past. It was built in 10th century and became a defensive fortress of the Visconti duchy (1227-1450) The lasts years of their power, the brother Francesco and Guido lived hereSee more..
This is a magnificent building. Slap bang in the town centre. There is plenty of parking space right next to the castle.See more..
4.5Castello dell'Innominato(98 reviews) - Alessandro Manzoni - The Betrothed: Notorious, before Alfred Hitchcock Spent 1-2 hours Castles
The imagination runs to the 17th Century and the Unnamed, who wants to dominate the territory: the place is very nice, with a wonderful view and it really "dominates" the lake and the place. They are ruins, but the history is in those ruins and the nature is all around the place, which can be reached with a short walk.See more..
I had a feast here, a great selection of food and wine, and all of it was delicious, it's a rare treat!See more..
4.0Castello di Casiglio(88 reviews) - Romantic castle Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 1-2 hours Castles
A wonderful, gorgeous place. I am pretty sure that Heaven looks like the palace’s gardens. A place where history meets the bitanical gardens...See more..
The Castle is very beautiful, but it's small, it takes about 20 minutes, the view of the mountains from the castle is beautiful.See more..
4.5Castello Morando Bolognini(49 reviews) - Military garrison of the Lordship of Milan Spent 1-2 hours Castles
Beautiful castle dated XIII century, in the following century with the change of the regents of Lordship from Visconti to Sforza it changed in summer residence as can we see today. After Sforza the castle passed to family Bolognini, the last heir transformed the castle into Morando Bolognini Foundation. Three museums can be visit in its interior: Museum Morando Bolognini where you can see the original furnishings with wonderful library and armory. Museum of bread, origins and used cereals, how to do it, type of Italian bread . Museum of historic Lombardia’s agriculture, the museum covers 1000 years of history and evolution of agriculture.See more..
I have had the opportunity as a young child to play in the grounds of this castle and could see it from our family home , the castle until not long ago was being used by the owners as their accommodation and now is used for weddings . Opposite the castle are the cascine and courtyards which are local to this area were a lot of the Sulbiate inferiore residents live .See more..
Ci siamo sposati qui il 09/06/2018 siamo di Milano e nonostante la distanza (1:15) abbiamo scelto questo castello per il ricevimento del nostro matrimonio. Location spettacolare, magica e romantica. Siamo rimasti subito colpiti alla prima visita dai vari e diversi spazi (al chiuso e all’aperto) che offre questo castello. Tenuto e curato benissimo. Prezzo ottimo. Noi abbiamo fatto un ricevimento pomeridiano/serale e alla sera il castello tutto illuminato regala emozioni uniche. Il conte è una persona gentile e disponibile. Noi siamo contentissimi di aver fatto questa scelta. Consigliato e raccomandato per cerimonie.See more..
