Castello, Medieval castle in Desenzano del Garda, Italy.
The fortress sits on a hilltop position with outer circular walls and four towers overlooking Lake Garda and the surrounding landscape below.
Built around 1000 CE on the remains of a Roman fort, the castle provided protection for local inhabitants against Hungarian invasions during the medieval period.
The castle structure includes remnants of a drawbridge at the entrance tower and ancient cannon shafts visible along the spiral staircase descending from the walls.
Following restoration work completed in 2007, visitors can climb the entrance tower through two floors to reach an observation point with views of Lake Garda.
The castle contains 120 houses and a church within its fortified perimeter, making it a complete defensive settlement from the medieval era.
Location: Desenzano del Garda
Address: Via Castello 63
GPS coordinates: 45.46950,10.53778
Latest update: March 4, 2025 03:48
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