Castello di Carimate

Castello di Carimate is a castle in Carimate featuring Italian Gothic architecture with a central courtyard, tall brick tower, and asymmetrical entrance structures. It sits on elevated ground overlooking Lake Como, creating a commanding presence above the surrounding landscape.

The castle was built in 1345 by Luchino I Visconti at a strategic location between Como and Milan, replacing earlier fortifications. It reflects the Visconti family's political power in the region during the medieval period.

Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg chose this castle for a seven-day hunting expedition in 1496, marking its status among European nobility.

The castle operates as a hotel with about 50 rooms and offers guests an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, and a swimming pool. A restaurant within the building serves Italian cuisine in a historic setting.

Between 1977 and 1987, sections of the castle operated as Stone Castle Studios, a recording facility that attracted musicians like Yes and Fabrizio De André. The location became a destination for artists seeking to record music within historic walls.

Location: Carimate

Inception: 1345

Architectural style: Italian Gothic architecture

Address: Piazza Castello, 1

GPS coordinates: 45.70285,9.11530

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:48