Visconti-Sforza Castle, Medieval fortress in Galliate, Italy
The Visconti-Sforza Castle features a quadrilateral layout measuring 108 by 80 meters with four square towers positioned at each corner of the structure.
The Sforza family constructed this fortress between 1476 and 1496 on the site of an earlier Visconti stronghold, marking a transition from feudal residence to military fortification.
The castle's south-western wing contains the civic library, including the Pink Room, the Stucco Room, and the Coat of Arms Room with decorations from the 17th and 19th centuries.
The western section belongs to the municipality, while the central area remains divided between two private owners, affecting visitor access to different parts of the castle.
The castle's dimensions exceed the average size of Sforza fortifications, with its architectural features remaining largely intact except for the western facade.
Location: Galliate
Inception: 1476
Address: Piazza Vittorio Veneto, 6
GPS coordinates: 45.47839,8.69620
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:29
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