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The Visconti-Sforza Castle of Novara is a castle located in the south-western border of the old center of Novara. It was erected on the former corner of the Roman and Middle Age walls that surrounded the city. The origin of the castle is connected to the transfer of Novara under the influence of Milan, taking place in the second half of the 13th century. In 1272 Francesco Della Torre (member of the family ruler of Milan), after taking over the city, ordered the construction of a fortification on the site belonged to the Tettoni family. In the 14th century, after the exchange of the ruling families from the Della Torre to the Visconti, the Lord of Milan Giovanni Visconti (1339-1354) paid again attention to Novara and had the castle built. The castle was strengthened by his successors Galeazzo II (1354-1378) and Gian Galeazzo (1378-1402). Works and repairs were done over the years by Francesco Sforza. His son, the duke Galeazzo Maria, carried out the major transformation of the building. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visconti-Sforza_Castle_(Novara)

Its construction began in 1476 on an ancient Visconti fortress, the works were interrupted due to the death of the Duke of Milan Galeazzo Maria Sforza. It was Ludovico Maria Sforza known as Il Moro who completed its construction in 1496.

Castello Sforzesco built between 1476 and 1496 It was Ludovico il Moro who completed the works after the death of Galeazzo Maria Sforza had blocked the works. built on an ancient Rocca Viscontea since the 12th century it had been a bulwark of the Duchy of Milan against attacks coming from the West.

Novara Castle is located in the city center

Beautiful castle, unfortunately only visible from the outside as it is private property

To stop and visit, a spectacular castle and almost unknown to many...it deserves a short stop also for the photographs

Going there is a duty to welcome you and give you a perfect postcard and then you can have fun with fast routes

The pro castle was part of the defensive complex built during the 12th century by the counts of Biandrate.