San Lorenzo Castle is surrounded by ancient external walls, dating back to the 9th century. It is protected by a moat. The Gothic style castle has been restored several times during centuries.

The castle is visible from very far away, even if it is not on a hill, thanks to its six towers and wide crenellations, which were used by the defenders to protect themselves. A small avenue of 150 meters, which enters in the northern part of the park, leads the visitor  to the façade of the big building. The central tower has painted on it the symbol of the castle’s owners.

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Founded: 9th century AD
Category: Castles and fortifications in Italy

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Kairo (7 months ago)
PRIVATE PROPERTY CANNOT BE VISITED UNLESS YOU GOT AN APPOINTMENT
Angelo Mancini (2 years ago)
Top location only 90 km to the center of Milan ..
Pmjakhu Jakhu (4 years ago)
Nice ?
silvia pecina quintero (6 years ago)
Magnificent castle of the fifteenth century, discreetly maintained over time, with a splendid park of secular trees, very nice and the kingdom of the lucky peacocks that live happily embellishing this place. The castle is a wonderful setting for wedding and cultural events, meetings in style.
Elena (7 years ago)
The castle was built on behalf of Crotti family, between 1820 and 1850, to satisfy their need for a quite place in the countryside - it was typical for noble households to have more than one mansion -. An excellent example of gothic revival, inspired by the French trend of rediscovering middle ages during XIX century: although Italy was not completely involved in the phenomenon, the building is -needless to say- a perfect interpretation of the principles of European Romanticism. The effect on the observer is terrific: a huge, spectacular facade that recalls tales of princesses and knights, duels and assaults. Magic to visit, and to discover.
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