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ROCCA VISCONTEA (VISCONTI STRONGHOLD)

It was built in 1342, upon will of Luchino Visconti, on a former castrum quadratum, that had been built by the Romans in the 3rd…Discover more
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SAN GIORGIO CASTLE

The fortress, that underwent many modifications throughout the centuries, has a square plan and an only tower in the front side; the entrance is at…Discover more
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SAN GIORGIO STRONGHOLD

San Giorgio stronghold dates back to the end of the 16th century. It was built as military fortress to support San Giorgio Castle, which today…Discover more
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SAN PIETRO IN CERRO CASTLE

In 1466 Bianca Maria Visconti, widow of the Duke Francesco Sforza, gave S. Pietro in Cerro’s fief to the Barattieri Family. Jurisconsult Bartolomeo Barattieri completed…Discover more
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SARMATO CASTLE

The castle lies inside the square perimetral walls, surrounded by a moat; the walls are mostly well preserved together with the two corner towers and…Discover more
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TRAVAZZANO CASTLE

Known as Trabacianum, the fortress was first mentioned in the 11th century, when it sheltered a nobleman run away from town. Up to the first…Discover more

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