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Visconti Castle, Locarno

Visconti Castle, Locarno

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Visconti Castle, Locarno

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Location: Ticino, Switzerland

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Wiro L.

February 26, 2021

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The origin of the castle in its oldest form is uncertain. The current building probably dates from 1342, when the Castello was conquered and expanded by the Milanese ruler Luchino Visconti. Between 1439 and 1466 it was inhabited by the Rusca family, who built important fortifications that were supposed to protect not only the castle but also the port and which reached to the lower end of today's Via Franchino Rusca. After the Swiss victory in 1532, the castle was largely demolished. Only one of the five towers remains.

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A. Villiger

November 3, 2022

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Partially preserved castle on the western edge of the old town of Locarno.

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oester

March 31, 2023

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"Cross" the large roundabout in Locarno via the cycle path past the castle

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Elevation 200 m

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