Lierna Castle

Lierna, Italy

Lierna Castle is built on a peninsula that protrudes into the lake Como and consists of a group of connected buildings, rather than a single building. The main portion of the current buildings was constructed in the 10th century in Romanesque style upon former Roman ruins. The castle includes the 11th-century church of Saints Maurice and Lazarus (Chiesa dei Santi Maurizio e Lazzaro), associated with the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus.

The last military use of the castle was in the mid-16th century by Gian Giacomo Medici, known as 'Medeghino' (the 'small Medici'), who was primarily a mercenary.

References:

Wikipedia

Address

Via Scura 5, Lierna, Italy

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Details

Founded: 10th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Italy

More Information

www.comoanditslake.com
en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Turista non per caso (2 years ago)
Small fraction of Lierna in the province of Lecco. Beautiful church with the facade painted with the images of saints Maurizio and Lazzaro. To be seen

Valeria Mauri (2 years ago)
Very suggestive

SANDRA PURICELLI (2 years ago)
It is not a castle, but the name of this tiny village, located in an enchanting place on the splendid Lake Como branch of Lecco. In visiting it you experience the atmosphere of the distant past. To visit.

Maria Serrano (3 years ago)
It is not a real castle but it is a nice area to visit.

Anselmo Sala (3 years ago)
Bellissimo Borgo su una piccola penisola del lago di lecco, il tempo sembra che si sia fermato qui.

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