Castello di Rossino, Medieval castle in Calolziocorte, Italy.
Castello di Rossino is a medieval castle perched on a promontory at the base of Mount Resegone in Calolziocorte. The structure retains five towers and overlooks the southern branch of Lake Como, maintaining much of its original character from centuries past.
The castle was built around 1200 and served as a stronghold for the Benaglio family, who used it to control Val San Martino. Ownership later passed to the Rota family, marking a shift in the region's power dynamics.
The castle inspired Alessandro Manzoni to use it as the setting for a key character's home in The Betrothed, and this literary connection remains part of how people understand the landscape. Visitors walking through the rooms can sense this important role in Italian literature.
The venue operates year-round as an event space with heated rooms, and the grounds work well for gatherings throughout the seasons. Gardens are open to visitors from spring through fall, making those months ideal for exploring the outdoor areas.
Five of the original six towers survive, with one converted into a manor house style during the 1800s while keeping medieval bones. This blend of old fortress and later additions gives the castle its distinctive layered identity.
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