Rocca Borromea, Medieval fortress in Arona, Italy
The stone fortification stands on a hill overlooking Lake Maggiore, with its ruins revealing ancient walls and defensive structures from past centuries.
Built by the Lombards before the year 1000, the fortress changed hands between bishops, the Visconti family, and the Borromeo dynasty until 1800.
The fortress marks the birthplace of Cardinal San Carlo Borromeo in 1538, a significant figure in the Catholic Church during the Counter-Reformation period.
The site now functions as a public park with maintained pathways, offering views of Lake Maggiore and containing a bar for refreshments.
Napoleon's army destroyed the original fortress in 1800, leaving only fragments of the ancient structure that once controlled the strategic passage on Lake Maggiore.
Location: Arona
Address: Via alla Rocca, 22
GPS coordinates: 45.76443,8.55516
Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:25
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