Visconti-Sforza Castle (Novara)
| Visconti-Sforza Castle, Novara | |
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Medieval castle | |
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| Built | 13th century |
| Built by | Francesco Della Torre, Giovanni Visconti |
The Visconti-Sforza Castle of Novara is a castle located in the south-western border of the old center of Novara. It was erected on the former corner of the Roman and Middle Age walls that surrounded the city.[1]
History
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The origin of the castle is connected to the transfer of Novara under the influence of
Francesco Sforza. His son, the duke Galeazzo Maria, carried out the major transformation of the building.[1]
After almost ten years of restoration, in January 2016 the castle was reopened to the public.
References
- ^ ISBN 9788896451021.
External links
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