Gambolò Castle, Gambolò, Italy - SpottingHistory.com

Gambolò Castle was built around the year 1000 to defend the local people. It was damaged badly in the wars of 12th and 13th centuries. The current appearance dates from the 15th and 16th centuries, when it was altered into a new residence.

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Del Mar Dellatorre (2 years ago)
Grandi spazzi per tutti e un bel parco giochi per bambini

Gianluca Pezzi (2 years ago)
Piccolo borgo da vedere, merita

Massimo Salanitro (2 years ago)
Strada caratteristica di gambolo'

Luca Tridari (2 years ago)
Castello Litta e la sala che ci ha ospitato: un piccolo angolo di bellezza, parcheggi comodi, cortile con giochi per bambini, zona pedonabile sicura, sala accogliente, tutto racchiuso dalle mura particolare del castello. Gambolò è da visitare.

Luciano Pastorello (2 years ago)
Bel castello dei Reali Litta bella costruzione con Bibblioteca Museo Archeologico Gioco delle Boccie. Bar tempo libero. Gioco Bimbi e parcheggio . GRANDE SALONE PER CONVEGNI SALONE IN ORIGINALE DEI REALI LITTA PONTI ELEVATOI ALESSANO PERCHI' VOLESSE PRANZARE C'È PURE RISTORANTE PURE ANCHE PER BANCHETTI NUZIALI E PRANZI DI LAVORO.

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