The Top 6 Castles around Distretto di Lugano
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 6
beautiful castles to choose from around Distretto di Lugano. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Distretto di Lugano. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: December 4, 2025
Redde Tower
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If you drive through these wooded hills, you will repeatedly come across traces of human settlements that no longer exist. Like the village of Redde, of which only a few …
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Ruins of Meriggino Castle
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Ruin of an extensive castle complex on the banks of the Magliasina and on the old Roman road through the Malcantone. The square Bering and slight traces of the central …
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Castellaccio Ruins
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Ancient ruins of an ancient castle.
The coat of arms of Melano represents the lake, the Castellaccio (of which the ruins are still visible) built by the Como people around the year 1000 AD.
The coat of arms of Melano represents the lake, the Castellaccio (of which the ruins are still visible) built by the Como people around the year 1000 AD.
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Ruins of Taverne Castle
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On the top of the hill of Monte Barro, about a hundred meters from the agglomeration of the municipality of Torricella Taverne, there are the remains of a building dating …
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Doragno Castle
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Private building. Interesting example of architectural recovery.
The current building was born from the transformation and expansion of an ancient medieval castle. Located on a promontory, at the time of …
The current building was born from the transformation and expansion of an ancient medieval castle. Located on a promontory, at the time of …
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View of Doragno Castle
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The Doragno castle was born from the transformation of an ancient medieval castle. The original stone walls are highlighted by the large windows that complement the volume of the existing building.
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