Grumello Castle

Montagna in Valtellina, Italy

Grumello Castle was built in the 13th century to a steep slope. It had two separate buildings, joined by a wall which has almost completely lost. The castle was destroyed in 1512.

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Castel Grumello, Montagna in Valtellina, Italy

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Details

Founded: 13th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Italy

Rating

4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Dragan Sovilj (18 months ago)
Great panoramic view, historical attraction and easy to get there...

Gil Abir (2 years ago)
Beautiful castle, overlooking the valley and mountains, some great photo-ops, and free of charge.

Franky Junior (2 years ago)
We’re really happy we made this stop. What a great panoramic view there is to behold here, on a bright day. I didn’t learn too much about the castle itself, but it is definitely worth a stop, for the view alone!

Michaela Joanidisova (3 years ago)
Beautiful place with the nice views on Sondrio. It can be reached from Castello Masegra.

Cassie Tresl (3 years ago)
Great place for a walk with a beautiful view all around the top. Come here on a clear day! The actual castle area is locked so make sure to double check opening hours before your visit. If you come when it’s closed, you can see enjoy nice views from the church down the street. There are plenty of free parking spots nearby.

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