Castelgrande
Guide
Photo: Aliman5040 · Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
FreeSightAllow 1 to 2 hoursPut together by AI from open data on 30 Oct
What you'll see
A large fortress on a rocky hill right above the old town, with thick walls, towers and courtyards. From the ramparts you look over the rooftops and the valley.
A brief history
The rock was fortified long before the Middle Ages, and the castle grew under Milanese rulers. It is part of the UNESCO listing together with the other castles and the wall.
Tips
- Best time
- Morning, before the heat and the tour groups
- Cost
- Free to walk in; museum extra (check)
- Allow
- 1 to 2 hours
- Hours
- Grounds usually open daily from morning to evening; check seasonal hours
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