Visconti Castle (Vercelli)

Visconti Castle (Vercelli)
Castello Visconteo di Vercelli
Vercelli, Piedmont, Northern Italy
Front of the castle
Site information
TypeMedieval castle
OwnerItalian State
Open to
the public
Only for its public office functions
ConditionGood
Location
Visconti Castle (Vercelli)
Coordinates45°19′40.66″N 8°25′33.35″E / 45.3279611°N 8.4259306°E / 45.3279611; 8.4259306
Site history
Builtaround 1290
Built byMatteo Visconti
MaterialsBricks

The Visconti Castle of Vercelli is a medieval castle in Vercelli, Piedmont, Northern Italy. Erected at the end of the 13th century, it underwent subsequent transformation to be changed in its use. Today it is the seat of the Tribunal of Vercelli.