Isola Viscontea, River island in Lecco, Italy
The Viscontea Island spans 110 meters in length with a maximum width of 27 meters, featuring wooded gardens and a circular tower structure.
The island emerged during the 15th century from construction debris when three arches were added to the Azzone Visconti Bridge to manage periodic flooding.
The island transformed from a military fortification to a fishermen's residence, later becoming a private dwelling until its abandonment in the 1960s.
The island stands at 198 meters above sea level in the Adda River, positioned between Lake Como's Lecco branch and Lake Garlate.
Despite multiple attempts to develop tourism projects, including exhibitions and theatrical performances, the island remains private and inaccessible to visitors.
Location: Lecco
Elevation above the sea: 198 m
GPS coordinates: 45.84694,9.39472
Latest update: March 5, 2025 04:36
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