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The Visconti Castle of San Vito di Massino Visconti is a fortified complex built in the 11th century at the entrance to the municipality of the same name, situated on a terraced hillside. Construction of the castle began around the 11th century; its original function was as a monastery for the monks of St. Gall. Within just over a century, the castle became the noble country estate of the Visconti family, who settled there as feudal lords in 1139. The castle of Massino Visconti was partially destroyed in 1358 by Galeazzo II Visconti, who was at war with the Margrave of Monferrato. In 1721, Filippo Maria Visconti, later Archbishop of Milan, was born there. In 1863, it was purchased by the Visconti of Aragon from Pietro Pallestrini of Villa Biscossi. A scholar and author of an industrial journal on Verbano, as well as mayor of Massino, he lived there and restored it before passing it on to another branch of the Visconti family, the Visconti di San Vito, who own the castle until 2022. Today, the castle presents itself as a well-preserved manor house. The current building is the result of a series of significant renovations in the 16th century: today, it is a three-story structure with a single tower (the central keep), wedged between buildings dating from the 17th and 18th centuries. Near the courtyard, a small balcony can be seen from which the Visconti brothers spoke to the villagers. The other three towers were demolished to make room for the laundry, kitchen, stables, cowshed, and garden. In the past, there was also a moat, a drawbridge, prisons, and torture traps, such as the one still visible today at the edge of a deep well, in which steel blades were placed. it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castello_di_Massino_Visconti

The Visconti Castle of San Vito di Massino Visconti is a fortified complex built in the 11th century, at the entrance to the municipality of the same name, on a terraced slope. The construction of the castle began around the 11th century with the original function of a convent of the monks of San Gallo. In the space of just over a century, the castle will become the noble country residence of the Visconti family, who settled in 1139 as feudal lords. The castle of Massino Visconti was partially demolished in 1358 by Galeazzo II Visconti, at war with the Marquis of Monferrato. In 1721, Filippo Maria Visconti, the future archbishop of Milan, was born there In 1863 it was purchased by the Visconti of Aragon from Pietro Pallestrini, of Villa Biscossi. scholar and author of an industrial review of Verbano as well as mayor of Massino, who lived there and restored it and then passed it on to another branch of the Visconti, the Visconti of San Vito, owners of the castle until 2022. The castle today appears as a manor in good condition. The current construction is the result of a series of considerable reconstructions carried out in the 16th century: today it appears as a building that develops on three levels, with a single tower (the central keep) squeezed between buildings from the 17th and 18th centuries in which you can see a small balcony near the courtyard from which the Visconti spoke to the inhabitants of the village. The other three towers were demolished to make room for the laundry, the kitchen, the stables, the stables and the garden. In the past, there was also a moat, a drawbridge, prisons and torture traps, such as the one on the edge of a deep well in which steel blades had been placed, still visible today. https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castello_di_Massino_Visconti

Above Comnago and Villa Lesa, the summit of Monte alle Croci offers an unparalleled view of Lake Maggiore. Situated at an altitude of 628 metres, Monte alle Croci can be reached by several paths, one of which comes from the hamlet of Calogna.

When the weather is nice you have a perfect all-round view

It's really worth hiking to the top. The view is simply fantastic

Nice overview with views of multiple lakes. The signs with the various mountains in sight are also beautiful

Panoramic point from which to enjoy an excellent view of Lake Maggiore.

From here there is a splendid view of Lake Maggiore.