Visconti Castle
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 58 out of 61 hikers
Location: Ticino, Switzerland
Best Hikes to Visconti Castle
- Easy
3.0
(1)
5
Sanctuary of Madonna del Sasso – Madonna del Sasso loop from Orselina01:44
5.30km
230m
Intermediate4.7
(11)
112
Ascona Lakeside Promenade – Ascona lakeside promenade loop from Locarno03:02
11.7km
60m
Expert4.7
(3)
43
Ponte Romano Al Salto – Rivapiana lakeside promenade loop from San Martino05:06
16.5km
530m
Tips
Of ancient origin, it was conquered in 1342 by the Milanese Visconti family and subsequently expanded. In 1532, after the victory of the Confederates over the Milanese, it was largely demolished and of the five towers only one remained. The castle currently houses the Archaeological Museum, which houses a considerable collection of Roman glasses from archaeological excavations in the region, including the famous "Bird's Chalice".
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•November 1, 2018
Medieval structure in good condition and well integrated into the urban context
translated by•October 4, 2024
The castle houses two museums and is very close to the city centre. From there it is just a few minutes' walk to Piazza Grande
translated by•October 13, 2024
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Description
Location: Ticino, Switzerland
Best Hikes to Visconti Castle
- Easy
3.0
(1)
5
Sanctuary of Madonna del Sasso – Madonna del Sasso loop from Orselina01:44
5.30km
230m
Intermediate4.7
(11)
112
Ascona Lakeside Promenade – Ascona lakeside promenade loop from Locarno03:02
11.7km
60m
Expert4.7
(3)
43
Ponte Romano Al Salto – Rivapiana lakeside promenade loop from San Martino05:06
16.5km
530m
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