Belgioioso Castle

Belgioioso, Italy

Belgioioso is noted for its medieval castle, the seat of the Belgiojoso family. It is believed to have been the initiative of Galeazzo II, who had it built on the extensive landholdings of the Visconti family in the second half of the 14th century. Francis I of France was held there after the Battle of Pavia.

This historic monument now offers a stunning setting for public and private events, including weddings and company parties.

Address

Via Dante Alighieri 2, Belgioioso, Italy

See all sites in Belgioioso

Details

Founded: 14th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Italy

More Information

www.belgioioso.it
whc.unesco.org

Rating

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Erica Amy Kees (2 years ago)
Super! We loved visiting this castle for the Medieval festiva June 3. Lots of well organized activities for families.

Nicky Okoh (3 years ago)
1000% GOOD AS IT OFFER'S BEST PUMP SELL OVER ALL THE GAS STATIONS IN PAVIA.

Isa Z (3 years ago)
The next vintage event is magical! Highly recommend for all vintage lovers. Both for vintage clothes for daily wear and costume parties. Very professional sellers and you see that they are the life of the vintage clothes: the caretakers in another era of those treasures.

Roberto Buzzi (6 years ago)
Love it. Beautiful views of the Ticino river and the city. A romantic spot too.....

Featured Historic Landmarks, Sites & Buildings

Finest Norman castles in Italy

Exploring the History of Northern Poland

Discovering Slovenia's Historic Wonders

Photo from Flickr, copyright Infomastern

Historic Site of the week

Visby Cathedral

Visby Cathedral (also known as St. Mary’s Church) is the only survived medieval church in Visby. It was originally built for German merchants and inaugurated in 1225. Around the year 1350 the church was enlarged and converted into a basilica. The two-storey magazine was also added then above the nave as a warehouse for merchants.

Following the Reformation, the church was transformed into a parish church for the town of Visby. All other churches were abandoned. Shortly after the Reformation, in 1572, Gotland was made into its own Diocese, and the church designated its cathedral.

There is not much left of the original interior. The font is made of local red marble in the 13th century. The pulpit was made in Lübeck in 1684. There are 400 graves under the church floor.