Visconti Castle (Pandino)
| Visconti Castle (Pandino) | |
|---|---|
Castello Visconteo di Pandino | |
| Pandino | |
Southwestern corner with the south entrance barbican and the southeastern corner tower in the background | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Medieval castle |
| Owner | Pandino municipality |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Good |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 45°24′20″N 9°33′15″E / 45.40556°N 9.55417°E |
| Height | 30 metres (98 ft) (2 towers) |
| Length | 66 metres (217 ft) (4 sides) |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1355-1361 |
| Built by | Regina della Scala and Bernabò Visconti |
| Materials | Bricks |
The Visconti Castle in Pandino (Castello Visconteo di Pandino) is a 14th-century castle located in the center of the town of Pandino, province of Cremona, region of Lombardy, Italy. It was built by Bernabò Visconti and his wife, Beatrice Regina della Scala, between 1355 and 1361. Today it essentially retains its original forms.