Visconti Castle (Crenna)
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The Visconti Castle of Crenna is a castle of mediaeval origin located in Crenna, frazione of Gallarate, Lombardy, Northern Italy. It is linked to the fame of Lodrisio Visconti, who raised against and then reconciled with the members of the family of his cousin Matteo Visconti, Lord of Milan. In the 14th century, the castle underwent expansion and destruction according to the alternative fortunes of Lodrisio.[1][2]
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Visconti Castle (Crenna) | |
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Castello Visconteo di Crenna | |
Crenna (Gallarate), Lombardy, Northern Italy | |
Coordinates | 45°40′19″N 8°47′03″E |
Type | Medieval castle, Revival castle |
Site information | |
Owner | Private |
Open to the public | No |
Condition | Good |
Site history | |
Built | 12th-14th centuries, 18-19th centuries (adaptations and revival castles) |
Built by | unknown, expanded by Lodrisio Visconti |
Events | Rebellion of Lodrisio Visconti against his cousins, lords of Milan (1322–1339) |
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Since the 19th century, a group of private estates, also in the form of revival castle, have been constructed near the original building, characterizing today the area.[3]