Visconti Castle, Gothic castle in Pavia, Italy
The castle features a square layout with corner towers, showcasing elements of Gothic architecture through its pointed arches and ribbed vaults.
Galeazzo II Visconti ordered the construction of this castle in 1360, completing it within five years as a noble residence rather than a military fortress.
The castle houses multiple civic museums, including archaeological collections, Romanesque art, Renaissance pieces, and the Museum of Risorgimento.
The castle remains open throughout the year with varying visiting hours, allowing access to exhibitions and cultural events in its courtyards.
The castle originally connected to a vast hunting park that extended to the current location of Certosa through a system of navigable canals.
Location: Pavia
Inception: 1360
Architects: Bartolino da Novara
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
Address: Piazza Castello
Website: http://lombardiabeniculturali.it/architetture/schede/PV110-00010
GPS coordinates: 45.19058,9.15900
Latest update: May 13, 2025 03:22
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