Castello Anguissola, Medieval castle in Travo, Italy

Castello Anguissola stands in the center of Travo beside the Trebbia River, displaying a square tower and distinctive window openings on its palace walls. The structure combines fortification design with later residential features visible throughout.

No construction date is documented; the Malaspina are thought to have held a stronghold here in the 12th century. In 1255 forces loyal to Marquis Oberto II Pallavicino razed the castle. In 1302 King Albert I granted Trabano to Riccardo Anguissola, and in 1432 Duke Francesco Sforza renewed the Anguissola investiture.

The museum inside displays Neolithic finds from Sant'Andrea village and remains from an ancient temple. Visitors can see how the artifacts reveal the long occupation of this valley.

The building functions today as a museum and offers visitors guided tours through its exhibitions. It is wise to check beforehand if special tours or programs are planned, as opening times may vary.

Architect Carlo Perogalli described the two stacked rows of trilithic windows in the palace on the south side of Travo's piazza as a rare survival among northern Italian buildings. The windows predate the 18th-century conversion of the castle into a noble residence.