Castello di Gambolò, Medieval castle in Gambolò, Italy.
Castello di Gambolò is a castle with a four-sided layout and towers at the corners and center, built following the style of Visconti-Sforza fortifications. The building now contains municipal offices and a restaurant while hosting local festivals.
The castle was built around 1000 as a defensive structure to protect the area. In the 15th and 16th centuries it was rebuilt and strengthened after damage from earlier conflicts.
The castle now houses the Archaeological Museum of Lomellina, where visitors can see objects and displays from different periods of the region's past. The collection shows how people lived and worked here across the centuries.
The castle is located at Via Molino della Roggia 10 and is easily accessible from Gambolò town center. Visitors should note that it houses both the museum and municipal offices, so some areas may be occupied during events.
The castle features a distinctive element called Manica Lunga, a long wing added during later renovations. This addition shows how the structure was adapted to meet changing needs over time.
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