The Top 5 Castles around Brienno
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 5
beautiful castles to choose from around Brienno. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Brienno. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 21, 2025
Villa Olmo
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Como - Villa dell'Olmo (Villa Olmo)
The name of the villa goes back to a huge elm (Olmo), which, according to legend, Plinio the Younger planted and formerly decorated the …
The name of the villa goes back to a huge elm (Olmo), which, according to legend, Plinio the Younger planted and formerly decorated the …
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Torre del Soccorso (Barbarossa Tower)
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Property of the Italian Environment Fund.
The Torre del Soccorso stands with its massive quadrangular mass in Moltrasio stone, easily recognizable among the vegetation that covers Mount Gravona close to …
The Torre del Soccorso stands with its massive quadrangular mass in Moltrasio stone, easily recognizable among the vegetation that covers Mount Gravona close to …
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Palanzo
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Palanzo, a hamlet of Faggeto Lario, is a medieval village that stands at 600 meters above sea level on Lake Como, offering a breathtaking view. Here, antiquity merges with art: …
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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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Tri Böcc Cave Castle Ruin
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Ruins of a small cave castle, clearly visible and with exposed access in the rock walls north of Mendrisio. A straight, three-story wall closes the natural cave. The main openings …
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