Viscontea Tower is one of the old rests of the fortified village and it is still visible in Lecco. Walk in Lecco downtown and discover it!
Category: Castles and Forts
The castle of Corenno Plinio, district of Dervio, has a centuries-old history and nowadays it’s one of the best preserved castles in Lombardy
24 September 2018mariascrivi
Castle of Vezio, residence of Queen Teodolinda during her last life years, stands out against Varenna and overlooks Lake Como dividing into tow branches.
26 March 2018Maria Sacchi
The castle of Rezzonico, built in the 13th century, overlooks lake Como and it was an important fortification. It's the sign of the fortified village.
23 May 2016Maria Sacchi
Built in early 1600 the Forte of Fuentes represents a military fortress placed in Colico, mentioned also in The Betrothed by Alessandro Manzoni.
31 March 2016Maria Sacchi
Forte Montecchio Nord in Colico is the best preserved First World War fortress in Europe. Cultural heritage and symbol of the Cadorna Line.
31 March 2016Maria Sacchi
The castle of the Unnamed (Castello dell'Innominato) in Somasca Vercurago among The Betrothed of Manzoni, history and wonderful landscapes on Lake Como.
10 November 2015Sonia
Torre di Maggiana, also called tower of Frederick Redbeard, in the upper district of Mandello del Lario, is a medieval tower with great views on Lake Como.
26 October 2015Maria Sacchi
Visible traces of the fortified village of Lecco.
27 August 2014Maria Sacchi