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Montessoro and the Ruins of the Castle

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Montessoro and the Ruins of the Castle

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  • Location: Isola Del Cantone, Genoa, Liguria, Italy

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    March 28, 2026

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    Montessoro, today a hamlet of Isola del Cantone (GE), is an ancient feudal village known as "Mons Aureus" since 1300, with origins linked to the strategic control of the Scrivia valley. Historically under the bishops of Tortona, it was enfeoffed to the Malaspina and Spinola families, known for their castle, and was contested between Genoa, Milan, and the House of Savoy.
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    Built around the 11th century, the original Montessoro castle was initially under the jurisdiction of the Bishops of Tortona. It subsequently changed ownership several times until 1330, when it became a possession of the Spinola family.

    In the first half of the 14th century, it was the Spinola family who built, at a lower altitude, the castle whose remains we can admire today. At the disposal of the soldiers of the Duke of Orleans in 1394, the castle subsequently followed the events of the Spinola family, becoming the control center of the fief and the site of an important prison.
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    Crocefieschi Village – Busalla Bridge loop from Busalla

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    04:14

    1,290m

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    Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 650 m

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    Location: Isola Del Cantone, Genoa, Liguria, Italy

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