Somasca Castle

Lecco, Italy

Castello dell’Innominato ('the unnamed castle') history dates back to the Carolingian period. At that time on the hill of Somasca, the upper district of Vercurago, there was a signalling tower, that became a fortress some centuries later (documented in 1158). From 1454 this land felt into the clutches of the Republic of Venice and the Adda River became the natural border between the Serenissima (Venice) and the duchy of Milan.The fortress was destroyed by the French, who begun some months before a war against Venice and the bailey was shelled by the Russian in 1799 during the battle between the Napoleonic troops and the Austro-Russian.

today the stone arch, small chapel and walls remain. From the bailey you can admire the wonderful landscapes and sights on the eastern branch of Lake Como to the Alps (north) and the flow of the Adda River (south).

References:

Ecco Lecco

Address

Via Don Serafino Morazzone 76, Lecco, Italy

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Details

Founded: 12th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Italy

More Information

www.eccolecco.it

Rating

4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Bello Maestro (14 months ago)
Very nice staff, excellent beers, excellent music and splendid panorama. Small place. February 2023 update: prices given at random, it is not possible that, taking the same things, I paid 17 euros and another person 14. Nor can we speak of an error because the other people with us also paid differently the same products.

Ilaria Naomi (2 years ago)
The first of a long series! Congratulations on the organization and the initiatives. Being celiac I also managed to find some gluten-free options. Recommended if you want to spend a nice evening in company and with good music!

Angelo Sottocorna (2 years ago)
Definitely recommended nice place with family and very nice welcome and high quality beers

GianBattista e Deborah (2 years ago)
Very cozy place in medieval style, good beer, it was a sciat and bresaola evening, all very good. To reach the place from the parking lot there is a staircase in the woods, it is a pleasant walk surrounded by nature, the locatuon is particular to me and I liked it very much☺️

Filomena Andali (2 years ago)
I liked it very much, both the room and the outside located in the green, welcoming and clean environment.

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