The Top 5 Castles around Quinto Vercellese
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, …
Last updated: September 20, 2025
The Visconti Castle in Vercelli, Italy, is a medieval castle that stands proudly in the heart of the city. Built at the end of the 13th century, the castle has …
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The Casanova Castle dominated the center of the small town and had the function of shelter for the protection of the town's population, agricultural equipment and crops.
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A small community on the plain, of ancient origin, probably Roman, it bases its economy on traditional agricultural activity accompanied by a growing development of related tourism.
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The detour to Desana allows for a route up to the village on a gravel road. Very nice.
In Desana, next to the Church, a small fountain useful for refilling water
In Desana, next to the Church, a small fountain useful for refilling water
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The palace, built in 1411, was rebuilt after Gian Galeazzo Visconti razed it to the ground in the mid-14th century. In 1578 it hosted Torquato Tasso who describes it in detail in “The Father of the Family”.
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