Castello Colleoni, Medieval castle in Solza, Italy.
Castello Colleoni is a castle with a quadrilateral plan, preserving remnants of a tower, walkways, and defensive walls with brick battlements containing small loopholes around its perimeter. The structure still shows how its medieval defense system was arranged.
The castle dates to the 14th century and gained importance as the birthplace of Bartolomeo Colleoni, born in 1395, who became a leading military commander for Venice. His connection to the place left a lasting mark on its significance.
The walls show how people built with local stone and brick over many centuries, layering materials in patterns that you can still see today.
To visit, you need to contact the Compagnia D'Arme del Carro in advance to arrange a tour. The site now serves cultural and educational purposes, so checking ahead helps ensure access at the right time.
After major restoration work in 2005, the castle was converted into a multipurpose center housing the municipal library, a children's play area, and a research center. This adaptation shows how a medieval structure found a new role serving the community.
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