Castle of the Unnamed, Medieval castle in Vercurago, Italy
The Castle of the Unnamed stands on a rock formation in Somasca, featuring defensive towers, perimeter walls, and bastions overlooking Lake Garlate.
Built during the Carolingian period and later owned by the Visconti family in the 14th century, the fortress sustained damage from cannon fire in 1799.
The castle gained recognition through Alessandro Manzoni's novel 'The Betrothed', where it served as the setting for Lucia's imprisonment by the character Unnamed.
Visitors can reach the castle from Lecco by following signs to Vercurago, with both car parking and public transportation options available nearby.
A long staircase carved directly into the rock leads to the castle, which rises more than 400 meters above the eastern branch of Lake Como.
Location: Vercurago
Creator: Carolingian dynasty
Address: Via alla Basilica, 1
GPS coordinates: 45.81519,9.42656
Latest update: May 12, 2025 21:37
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