Visconti Castle in Trezzo sull’Adda (MI)

Trezzo sull'Adda, Milano

The gardens of the Visconti Castle are open daily from 9 am to sunset, except on Mondays

Restoration of tower and walls of the Visconti castle in Trezzo sull'Adda

The Visconti Castle is one of the "wonders" of Trezzo, and certainly the symbol of the town. It was built in 1300 for want of Bernabo Visconti, next to a rock which is said to be built by Queen Theodolinda. This fortress witnessed a tumultuous history of bloody battles and conquests, whose protagonists were Frederick Redbeard, and Torriani and Visconti families. In this mysterious place, Bernabò Visconti died, killed by his nephew Gian Galeazzo. What remains today, of this impressive castle are the square tower, 42 meters high, the well built in 1400 by the Lord of the manor Vercellino, as well as the striking basements. The shoulder and the connection of the coeval bridge over the river Adda, used for thirty years before being destroyed in 1416 by Carmagnola, are still visible.