The Visconteo Castle

The Castello Visconteo, now an archaeological museum, is located on the edge of the old town and was built in the 12th century, probably as the residence of a Captain Orelli, who remained true to the Emperor.

In 1260, it fell into the hands of the Ghibellines. In 1342 the Visconti of Milan, for whom it is now named, attacked the castle from both the land and the lake side and took it. It first came into the hands of the Eidgenossen in 1503.

Today, only a fifth of the original structure remains and dates from the 15th and 16th centuries. Only the foundation remains from the original structure.

Opening hours:
Tuesday - Sunday and Holidays: 10:00 - 16:30
Monday closed

The Museo Visconteo is closed during the winter season from November to March.

Accessibility Services

This cultural/tourist point of interest took part in the digital data mapping project on accessibility by Pro Infirmis. The project was carried out with the collaboration and support of Ticino Turismo, the four regional tourist organisations and the Department of Education, Culture and Sport.

All information on the accessibility of the partner in question can be found on the following page.