Castello Visconteo

The Castello Visconteo was a medieval fortress built along the Lambro River with a squared layout and multiple defensive towers. The structure extended across a significant portion of land and was surrounded by water-filled moats for protection.

Construction began in 1325 under Galeazzo I Visconti to establish control over the Milan road and monitor the surrounding land. The fortress was demolished in the early 1800s and its materials were reused to build walls for Monza Park.

The tower served as the seat of local authority where important decisions about the territory were made and enforced. It represented the visible symbol of Visconti control over the city and its surroundings.

Only archaeological traces and foundations remain today as the castle was completely demolished in the early 1800s. You can visit the area near the Lambro River to see the landscape where it once stood and explore the nearby Monza Park.

Entry to the fortress required crossing a drawbridge that spanned an interior moat, separating the inner fortified tower from the main complex. This clever system added an extra layer of security that made penetrating the stronghold even more difficult.

Location: Monza

Inception: 1325

GPS coordinates: 45.58036,9.27412

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:04