Maccastorna Castle, Maccastorna, Italy

Maccastorna (or Belpavone) Castle was built inthe 13th century. It has been in hands of several noble families, lates Bevilacqua Veronese family owned it until 1901.

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Simone “Viaggiamocela Travel blog” Albore (4 years ago)
Even though it was closed, it has a very nice structure. Advised!

Matteo Ceruti (6 years ago)
This castle is beautiful, interesting, beautifully immersed in the green, the personnel who are always friendly with customers, here is the ghost The brothers cavalcabo 'with Carlo who was cremona and Eleonora viritelli. Highly recommended.

Domenico Dattola (6 years ago)
The castle is very beautiful but can be visited only from the outside because it is privately owned. There are many legends and beliefs handed down for centuries to this day and which have given everything an ancient manor in an aura of mystery.

STEFANO GENNARI (6 years ago)
Esternamente bello. Chiuso al pubblico.

Giulio Meneghello (6 years ago)
Purtroppo è residenza privata, visto solo l'esterno, perfettamente conservato. Il piccolo borgo con la chiesa sono carini. Si dice sia il meno abitato della provincia di Lodi..

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