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Gengi Travel (7 months ago)
In Grosio, in addition to the Rupe Magna and the castle of San Faustino, there is also another castle, the Visconti-Venosta castle (or Castel Nuovo...), built in the 14th century at the behest of the Viscontis, of which only remains a double enclosure with several towers. It can be reached in a few minutes from the uphill dirt road that starts near the power plant. You can visit freely or as part of the guided tour (to be booked...) which also includes the Rupe Magna with its ancient engravings and the castle of S. Faustino. Very interesting is the redevelopment of the terraces at the foot of the walls in which many vines have been planted which create an unusual landscape in the area. Possibility to have a picnic, there are wooden tables outside the walls.
In Grosio, in addition to the Rupe Magna and the castle of San Faustino, there is also another castle, the Visconti-Venosta castle (or Castel Nuovo...), built in the 14th century at the behest of the Viscontis, of which only remains a double enclosure with several towers. It can be reached in a few minutes from the uphill dirt road that starts near the power plant. You can visit freely or as part of the guided tour (to be booked...) which also includes the Rupe Magna with its ancient engravings and the castle of S. Faustino. Very interesting is the redevelopment of the terraces at the foot of the walls in which many vines have been planted which create an unusual landscape in the area. Possibility to have a picnic, there are wooden tables outside the walls.
Giuseppe Marzulli (7 months ago)
It is located in a dominant position on the promontory (called Dosso dei Castelli), which overlooks the towns of Grosio and Grosotto, clearly visible from the road leading to Bormio. There are two castles a short distance from each other: the Visconti Venosta castle, also known as Castello Nuovo and the castle of San Faustino, also known as Castello Vecchio. They are located in the Rock Engravings Park of Grosio and can be reached with a short but steep walk. The New Castle, built between 1350 and 1370 by the Visconti of Milan, who had conquered Valtellina in 1335, was essential for the control of Val Grosina and the Mortirolo pass. It underwent various historical events and currently, although only imposing ruins remain, it is one of the best preserved examples of castles in the province of Sondrio. It is a very pleasant, scenic and well-kept place.
It is located in a dominant position on the promontory (called Dosso dei Castelli), which overlooks the towns of Grosio and Grosotto, clearly visible from the road leading to Bormio. There are two castles a short distance from each other: the Visconti Venosta castle, also known as Castello Nuovo and the castle of San Faustino, also known as Castello Vecchio. They are located in the Rock Engravings Park of Grosio and can be reached with a short but steep walk. The New Castle, built between 1350 and 1370 by the Visconti of Milan, who had conquered Valtellina in 1335, was essential for the control of Val Grosina and the Mortirolo pass. It underwent various historical events and currently, although only imposing ruins remain, it is one of the best preserved examples of castles in the province of Sondrio. It is a very pleasant, scenic and well-kept place.
Alessandra (10 months ago)
Very beautiful place, well kept and characteristic. In the park it is possible to book a guided tour of the rock engravings. There are set times 10.30am/4.00pm/5.00pm.
Very beautiful place, well kept and characteristic. In the park it is possible to book a guided tour of the rock engravings. There are set times 10.30am/4.00pm/5.00pm.
Alessandro Alex Plebani (12 months ago)
The route to get there and the location are beautiful. More than a castle, they are the remains of a castle. It's a shame to have lost all this cultural heritage. However, it is worth a visit, together with the old castle and the Rupe Magna.
The route to get there and the location are beautiful. More than a castle, they are the remains of a castle. It's a shame to have lost all this cultural heritage. However, it is worth a visit, together with the old castle and the Rupe Magna.
Pat W (7 years ago)
The inner castle (not just indoors also outdoors) can only be visited on a guided tour of which there are simply too few a day. Would have been nice to simply let the people wander about outside.
The inner castle (not just indoors also outdoors) can only be visited on a guided tour of which there are simply too few a day. Would have been nice to simply let the people wander about outside.
