San Giovanni Castle

Bondone, Italy

San Giovanni Castle, located on a high rock spur near Bondone, has a breathtaking panorama. It was first mentioned in 1086 and formally in 1189. In the 15th century the castle was occupied by Milanese troops. The abandoned and decayed castle was bought by entrepreneur Milan Luigi Cavalli in 1956 who began a renovation to turn it into a private residence. Today it can be visited.

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Via Lago 29, Bondone, Italy
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Founded: 11th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Italy

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Petter Skaatan Mathisen (4 months ago)
Nice and lovely view
Petr Mach (15 months ago)
Tinny, but lovely fortress/castle above the lake D’Idro. Ideal for short walk during the day. The place provode a unique view on the lake and its surroundings. The trail starting at the bottom of the lake is pretty steep. Going back same way could be a little bit discomfortable, for less skilled hikers evend dangerous.
Eli Kaplan (16 months ago)
Quite a long walk up there, but the view is breathtaking
Jacob Chr. Rørdam (16 months ago)
Nice little (but steep) walk from the parking lot outside Camping Miralago. Beautiful view from the castle and interesting video telling the castle's history.
Francesca Scalmazzi (2 years ago)
Beautiful castle, accessed on foot with a 20-minute walk (1 km) along a forest road, breathtaking views of Lake Idro and the Valle del Chiese with all its countryside. Inside the castle there is an exhibition on the Anthropocene, you can see the botanical garden with its various species and there is the preparation of a Carbonaia, used for the production of coal in the Borgo di Bondone. Admission is free, from 1 June to 31 October 2022, from 9 to 18 Coordinated by the staff and the caretakers, thanks to the Municipality that puts a lot of passion to keep a historic place open in a clean and free way
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