Forgotten History
Visconti Castle
Italy
The Visconti Castle of Massino is a medieval castle located on the Vergante hills in the municipality of Massino Visconti, Province of Novara, Piedmont, northern Italy. Since the 12th century it has been a possession and one of the preferred residences of the Visconti of Milan. At that time it was frequented by the family ancestor of the lords and dukes of Milan. Afterwards its property was transferred to other collateral branches of the lineage, from the initial Visconti di Massino to the current Visconti di San Vito. The vast view that can be seen from the site of the castle, covering the Lake Maggiore and the territory beyond it, is supposed to be the motivation of the initial interest of the Visconti of Milan, leading them to the acquisition of the Massino court from the Abbey of Saint Gall in 1134.
- Category
- Forgotten History
- Location
- Italy
- Address
- Via Visconti
- Coordinates
- 45.82075, 8.53870
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q3662682
What is Visconti Castle?
Visconti Castle is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps, on Via Visconti. Other places close by: Visconti Castle, Buccione Castle, Sacro Monte di Orta - chapels, Mater Ecclesiae Abbey.
Where is Visconti Castle?
Visconti Castle is in Italy. Coordinates: 45.82075, 8.53870.
How do I get to Visconti Castle?
Visconti Castle is at Via Visconti, Italy (45.82075, 8.53870). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.