Visconti Castle (Abbiategrasso)
| Visconti Castle (Abbiategrasso) | |
|---|---|
Castello Visconteo di Abbiategrasso | |
| Abbiategrasso, Lombardy, Northern Italy | |
The corner of the castle with the restored remains of the tower | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Medieval castle |
| Owner | Municipality of Abbiategrasso |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Good (survived portion) |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 45°23′54″N 8°55′10″E / 45.39833°N 8.91944°E |
| Site history | |
| Built | 14th century |
| Built by | Azzone Visconti, Gian Galeazzo Visconti, Filippo Maria Visconti |
| Materials | Bricks |
The Visconti Castle of Abbiategrasso is a medieval castle in Abbiategrasso, Lombardy, northern Italy. It was among the first Visconti castles built according to their typical quadrangular layout. In the 14th and 15th centuries, it was one of the preferred residences of the duchesses of Milan of the Visconti and Sforza houses. Today, the castle's surviving part serves as the seat of the municipality of Abbiategrasso.