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At a glance
- Type
- Castle
- Period
- Middle Ages, 1250
- Area
- 1,500 m²
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 45°41′05″ N, 8°42′22″ E
- Address
- Piazza Publio Cornelio Scipione, 2, 21019 Somma Lombardo
History and description
The Visconti Castle of Somma Lombardo is a medieval castle-palace in Somma Lombardo, Province of Varese, Lombardy, northern Italy.
History
Buildings at the site date from the 9th century; a fortress, from the 13th century. In 1448, the brothers Francesco and Guido Visconti, took refuge in this town and castle from the forces of the Ambrosian Republic. They divided the landholdings and portions of the castle. The fortress has been amalgamated from adjacent residences, all once surrounded by a single moat. From the brother Francesco, who owned the newer portion of the castle, descend the Visconti di San Vito; while from Guido, who owned the lower and older portions of the castle, descend the Visconti di Modrone.
The San Vito castle contains frescoes attributed to the school of Camillo Procaccini and an altarpiece by Cerano. The castle also has an extensive collection of barber plates.
Parts of the castle are used for private events and open for guided tours.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Castello Visconteo».
Timeline
- 1250Built
Events and people from Wikidata (CC0).
Photos
Getting there
Somma LombardoTrain, nearest
600 m as the crow flies
Castello VisconteoPiazza Publio Cornelio Scipione, 2, 21019 Somma Lombardo
Port2.8 km
Aeroporto internazionale Milano Malpensa "Silvio Berlusconi"6.3 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Castello Visconteo?
Castello Visconteo is in Somma Lombardo, in the province of Varese (Lombardy), Italy. Address: Piazza Publio Cornelio Scipione, 2, 21019 Somma Lombardo. GPS coordinates: 45.68478, 8.70604.
What are the opening hours of Castello Visconteo?
According to OpenStreetMap the opening hours are: Apr-Oct: Sa,Su,PH 10:00-11:30,14:30-18:30 open "aperto per visite guidate". Always check the official website before your visit.
How old is Castello Visconteo?
Wikidata dates it to 1250.
What else is there to see near Castello Visconteo?
Nearby you’ll find: Villino Cattoretti (2.3 km away), Lagozza di Besnate (4.1 km away), Visconti Castle (5.7 km away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 9 photos
- Somma Lombardo - Castello Visconti di San Vito - 2025-09-14 22-22-02 001 — Roberta_Pelleriti, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Castello - Somma Lombardo 01-2009 - panoramio - adirricor — adirricor, CC BY 3.0
- Castello di San Vito — Zanzalo, Public domain
- Olga Fiorini - Castello Visconti di San Vito - Piazza Scipioni Publio Cornelio, 1 Q55741886 — Olga Fiorini grafico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Olga Fiorini - Castello Visconti di San Vito - Piazza Scipioni Publio Cornelio, 2 Q55741888 — Olga Fiorini grafico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Paolo Monti - Servizio fotografico (Somma Lombardo, 1980) - BEIC 6339167 — Paolo Monti, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Somma Lombardo - Castello Visconti di San Vito - 2025-09-14 22-22-02 002 — Roberta_Pelleriti, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Somma Lombardo - Castello Visconti di San Vito — Manna001, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Somma Lombardo Castello — Giuseppe Barberis, Public domain
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences