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The castle is located in the center of the village, on a hill overlooking the valley below and part of the town. The presence of a castle or "castrum" is mentioned as early as 1191, but the construction of the current fortress appears to date between 1454-1464 and 1489, that is, between the reign of Filippo Borromeo and that of his sons, Giovanni and Vitaliano. It is known with certainty that in 1493 the building and its grounds were inherited by Ludovico Visconti Borromeo. The old square fortress, on the northern side, features the elegant and solid forms of the original fifteenth-century structure, with beautiful pointed-arch windows softened by terracotta decorations. The castle's current appearance is the result of various renovations over the centuries, the most significant dating back to the eighteenth century. The new reconstruction was commissioned by Giulio Visconti Borromeo Arese.

Spectacular view of the city of Arona and Lake Maggiore

Once you arrive in Arona, walk along the lakeside and have an ice cream, go up to visit the statue of S. Carlone but... don't forget to visit the Rocca too! Founded in a period shortly before the year 1000 under the control of the Lombards, for four centuries the Rocca remained in the hands of the Borromeo family, giving birth to Cardinal San Carlo Borromeo in 1538; the history of the Rocca di Arona ends in 1800 when the Napoleonic army received the order to destroy some fortifications occupied by the Austrians; from that moment on only a few ruins of the Rocca di Arona remain. From above you can also enjoy a spectacular view of Arona below, of Angera opposite and of this entire stretch of lake!

Built in the 14th century as a hunting lodge.

Built as a fortress between the end of the 13th and the beginning of the 14th century by order of the Visconti family. Later modified into a noble residence. Very well preserved.

Place of historical, cultural, architectural and tourist interest Piazza Publio Cornelio Scipione, 2, 21019 Somma Lombardo VA https://www.castelloviscontidisanvito.it/ 0331256337

Decentralized from the town centre, now a hamlet of Sumirago, the castle was built in the 14th century as a home for hunting activities. It has a massive quadrangular structure, with a central courtyard and a sturdy square tower overlooking the valley. The transformations of the 17th century converted the castle into a residential villa, while maintaining some features of the origins. The park, built in the 18th century in the English garden style, is home to three farmhouses.

Perfect for a picnic