Torre Viscontea, Medieval tower in Lecco, Italy
Torre Viscontea stands with a square floor plan in Piazza XX Settembre, featuring a raised walkway and crenellations added during the fifteenth century.
In 1782, Austrian Emperor Giuseppe II ordered the demolition of Lecco Castle, leaving Torre Viscontea as the last remaining structure of the triangular fortress.
The tower houses the Mountain and Mountaineering Museum across its second and third levels, presenting exhibits about local alpine traditions and achievements.
Visitors can access Torre Viscontea Thursday mornings from 10 AM to 1 PM and Friday through Sunday afternoons from 2 PM to 6 PM, with free admission.
Stone cannonballs remain displayed at the entrance of Torre Viscontea, marking its military past as part of the fourteenth-century fortifications.
Location: Lecco
Address: Piazza XX settembre, 3 - 23900 Lecco (LC)
Website: http://museilecco.org/#
GPS coordinates: 45.85428,9.38957
Latest update: March 7, 2025 15:52
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