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The castello was built in the first half of the 13th century and was the residence of the Milanese Noble family de'Ghiriglioni. The small fortress originally encompassed an area of 41 x 54 metres enclosed by a wall with 4 guard towers at each corner. The south-eastern wall bordered directly on the lake and had its own jetty. Moats around the three remaining walls offered further protection from potential aggressors. After 400 years the de'Ghiriglioni family returned to Milan in the 17th century. While the Western area of the castle was almost completely destroyed over the centuries, the Eastern part remains and ist today the Hotel Castello Seeschloss. You can stay in the south-eastern tower.

Beautiful castle on Lake Lugano

Small castle by the lake

On the top of the hill of Monte Barro, about a hundred meters from the agglomeration of the municipality of Torricella Taverne, there are the remains of a building dating from the late Middle Ages (XIII - XIV centuries) closely related to the Castle of Santa Sofia in Bironico. The latter is part of the Rusca family's buildings and castles of well-known political and historical importance in Ticino and northern Italy. It is mentioned in a document in 1354 and may mark (according to the Historical Dictionary of Switzerland) the boundary of the possessions of the royal court of Agnuzzo. It is possible that the structure was built on a pre-existing Lombard position, perhaps even in late antiquity.

If you drive through these wooded hills, you will repeatedly come across traces of human settlements that no longer exist. Like the village of Redde, of which only a few foundations remain, which you can find very close to the chapel of S. Clemente. Much easier to see, however, is the only really well-preserved relic of the disappeared village: this residential tower from the Middle Ages. It comes from the 12th / 13th centuries. Century and probably once offered shelter to a well-heeled resident of the village.

The historic and wonderful Villa Ciani, which is embedded in the park of the same name, has served as the seat of important exhibitions since 1933. Today the villa is mainly used for contemporary artistic and historical exhibitions, but can also be booked on request exclusively for events within the framework of congresses. The Villa Ciani extends over three floors and has a total of 30 rooms of various sizes, all of which are connected to one another. The architecture of the building is particularly suitable for small exhibitions, VIP rooms, exhibition of scientific posters and other special events. There is also a direct connection to the main atrium of the Palazzo dei Congressi.

Great ride on this section

Place of easy access and requires no special equipment. The tower is fascinating! I highly recommend visiting this place.