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The Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle
Relatively young botanical garden on the suburbs of Merano within short period of the time became one of the most popular touris destinations in Alto Adige, appreciated by visitors of all ages as a place of quiet and leisure holidays. In 2005 it was elected “most beautiful park in Italy”, while the following year awarded [...]
Castel Savoia
In the very heart of Aosta Valley lies two hundred years old castle featuring botanical garden and panoramic views of the Alp, a popular tourist destination just several miles from from Gressoney-Saint-Jean.
Castello di Brescia
The Brescia Castle is located on the old settlement on the hill Cidneo, which dates back to the Bronze Age, the ninth century BC. Later on the hill arose the temple to Celtic god Bergimus.
Rocca di Lonato and Casa del Podesta
The Castle Lonato, referred by locals as ‘Rocca’ ( Fortress ) is an impressive 14th century defence complex protecting the area around Lake Garda. The fortress for a long time belonged to Milan’s Visconti, the Scaglieri and some Venetian families to later finish in the Austrian hands.
Castello Bonoris
The first documentary evidence relating to a fortified building on the hill of San Pancrazio dates back to 1107, when Montichiari was already an important place on the trade route between Brescia and Mantova. The castle protecting the village often changed the owners, and loose importance within the centuries.
Castello di Bornato and Villa Orlando
The core of the Castle is a Roman stronghold,which has been later extenden by Inverardo Bornato in 1270. The residence has been reinforced with a ring of crenellated walls and towers, a moat and drawbridge, giving the appearance that he still retains. Abowe the main entrance there is a coat of arms of Gandini, who [...]
Historic Residences in Bergamo
Among the most famous nobles’ residences in Bergamo, there are three palaces and one castle-like villa open for visitors, who can experience the splendour of Italian aristocracy’s apartments.
Castello di Grumello
Grumello’s Castle overlooks the homonymous village ( Grumello del Monte ) with surrounding vineyards located in the heart of Valcalepio between the city of Bergamo and the Lake Iseo.
Castello di Vigevano
One of Europe’s largest fortified complex, the Castle of Vigevano owes its present shape to two powerful families, who owned it in the past : Visconti and Sforza.
Oasi di Sant Alessio
The old park surrounding medieval castle has been recently changed into a spectacular natural oasis with many of endangered species local, and exotic like ones from Amazon forest.
Castello di Sant’Angelo Lodigiano
The castle originating from 12th century build on the bank of River Lambro at the center of small village of Sant’Angelo has ben owned through the centuries by several powerful families of nearby Milan.
Palazzo Borromeo Arese
Palace Borromeo Arese has been commissioned by Giulio Varese to add the splendour to his family, growin nto the power at the beginning of the 17th century. It is a splendid example of architecture developed gradually in successive phases, where the exterior elegance promises and delivers splendorous and majestic decoration of the interiors.
Castello Visconti di San Vito
The origins of “Visconti di San Vito” Castle go back to the 9th century, but until half of 15th century it was merely the site of church St Agnes with belfry tower.
Rocca Borromeo
The fortress of Angera, ancient Roman fortification located in a strategic position on the Lake Maggiore became the archbishop’s property in 11th century. In 16th century passed under Visconti dominion and in 1449 became the property of Borromeo Princes. At present this spectacular construction shows different styles as a consequence of constant rebuildings and additions. [...]
Castello di Masnago
The Medieval tower, 15th century main building and the 18th century wing surrounded by the impressive garden consist the present outlook of Masnago Castle.
Castello di Vezio
The Castle of Vezio was built in the 11th century on the hill over the small village with stone houses sheltering some fifty inhabitants.
