Mausoleo Visconti di Modrone

The octagonal structure features white Carrara marble spires, symmetrical staircases leading to the crypt, and detailed Gothic Revival architectural elements throughout its design.

Built in 1890 by architect Giovanni Ceruti, the mausoleum stands on the remains of the ancient San Salvatore church, where plague victims from the 14th century were buried.

The mausoleum houses tombs across two levels, with 19th-century Visconti family members in the lower section and 20th-century members in the upper chamber.

Visitors can reach the mausoleum through a long cypress-lined path that leads to the elevated plaza where the structure stands against the landscape.

The bones discovered during construction remain preserved at the crypt entrance, connecting the modern structure to the site's medieval history.

Location: Cassago Brianza

Location: Lecco

Inception: 1890

Architects: Giovanni Ceruti

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

GPS coordinates: 45.73304,9.28058

Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:19