Madruzzo Castle, Lasino, Italy - SpottingHistory.com

Madruzzo castle dates from the 12th century. The castle was set on fire and almost completely destroyed in 1703 during the War of Spanish Succession.

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Nicola Pisoni (2 months ago)
Very beautiful country

Morelli Arreda (3 months ago)
Nice story, after half an hour looking for the road that is marked only on the provincial road at the bottom of the valley and is no longer signposted in the village, we arrive here to find that it is closed without any indication with a really nice private property sign

Maria (7 months ago)
Castle in a beautiful panoramic position but closed, but I liked the very characteristic Castel Madruzzo village with particular corners and decorated with flowers.

Andrea Sala (2 years ago)
It is unattainable

fabio l (2 years ago)
Beautiful place but private Castle!

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