Lodi Castle

Lodi, Italy

From the 14th century Lodi was ruled by the Visconti family, who built a castle there. The castle was built between 1355-1370 and was enforced in the next century. Today only some parts of the castle remain.

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Piazza Castello 30, Lodi, Italy
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Founded: 1355
Category: Castles and fortifications in Italy

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User Reviews

Roberto Soriano Doménech (5 years ago)
El castillo se encuentra destrozado. Queda un torreón y parte del muro el resto ha sido nueva construcción. Actualmente esta la jefatura de la policía.
Michelangelo Pettorossi (5 years ago)
Bella la torre ancora rimasta in piedi. Tuttavia è stato trasformato in caserma e non è quindi visitabile, senza che ci siano informazioni a riguardo. Un giro a vuoto.
Marco Marin (5 years ago)
Elemento turistico
Roberto Signoroni (5 years ago)
Rimane qualche rudere....ha resistito solo il bellissimo Torrione......peccato,qui c'era anche l'antico ingresso della città murata provenendo da Milano,(Porta Regale).....
pierantonio rancati (6 years ago)
Vestigia dell'antico palazzo dei Visconti di Milano
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