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Villages and Castles
The castle belonged to the Visconti di Modrone family since 1395. Since spring 2007 it’s been possible to visit the park with a guide; the…Discover more
Monuments, Squares and Palaces
The park of Grazzano Visconti Castle is linked to the circuit of “Grandi giardini italiani” (Great Italian Gardens), it is accessible by guided tours on…Discover more
Villages and Castles
Medieval castle lying in a secular park and located on top of an extraordinary ravine. It dates back to the 7th century. it was donated…Discover more
Museums and Galleries
Inside the historical Palazzetto dell’Istituzione in Piazza del Biscione (Piazza Giangaleazzo Visconti) there is the International Museum of Torture Devices coming from Valencia. The exhibition…Discover more
Curiosities
Isabella Fogliazza, her stage name Isabella Ferrari, was born on the 31st March 1964 in Ponte dell’Olio. She is a movie’s and theater’s Italian actress….Discover more
Curiosities
Luchino Visconti was born in 1906, in Milano. He was the son of Giuseppe Visconti di Modrone, the creator of the Neogothic village of Grazzano…Discover more