Visconti Castle (Cusago)
| Visconti Castle (Cusago) | |
|---|---|
Castello Visconteo di Cusago | |
| Cusago, Lombardy, Northern Italy | |
The castle in a photo by Paolo Monti | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Medieval castle, noble residence |
| Owner | Private |
| Condition | Neglected |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 45°26′45″N 9°01′55″E / 45.44583°N 9.03194°E |
| Length | 96 m (315 ft) |
| Site history | |
| Built | 14th–15th centuries |
| Built by | Bernabò Visconti, Ludovico il Moro |
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The Visconti Castle, or Castello Visconteo, is a castle located in the town of Cusago near Milan, Lombardy, Northern Italy. It was built in the 14th century by Bernabò Visconti and used as a hunting lodge by him and other Visconti family members. The castle underwent significant changes in the Renaissance period; today, it is in neglected conditions.