Visconti Castle (Cusago)
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The Visconti Castle, or Castello Visconteo, is a castle in the town of Cusago near Milan, Lombardy, Northern Italy. It was built in the 14th century by Bernabò Visconti and used as a hunting lodge by him and other Visconti family members. The castle underwent significant changes in the Renaissance period; today, it is in neglected conditions.
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Visconti Castle (Cusago) | |
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Castello Visconteo di Cusago | |
Cusago, Lombardy, Northern Italy | |
Coordinates | 45°26′45″N 9°01′55″E |
Type | Medieval castle, noble residence |
Length | 96 m (315 ft) |
Site information | |
Owner | Private |
Condition | Neglected |
Site history | |
Built | 14th–15th centuries |
Built by | Bernabò Visconti, Ludovico il Moro |
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