Monzambano Castle, Monzambano, Italy

Monzambano Castle dates from the 11th century by Matilda Canossa. Later it was owned by the Scaligeri and Visconti families until lost its purpose in the 18th century.

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Pier Paolo Ficarelli (4 years ago)
Beautiful but closed when I got there on a Sunday mornig. Why closing it to the public over the weekend? ☹️??

Bartosz Lajs (4 years ago)
Great place, great scenery. Lots of tourists. Nice people. A place worth visiting and spending time there. The flower scenery and the castle are delightful. I recommend this place to visit for tourists spending time on Lake Garda in Italy.

Tajchi Tajchi (4 years ago)
Great

Andrea Pellis (4 years ago)
Very nice place

Haris Aslanidis (6 years ago)
Great Italian nature, fields and on the top that beautiful Castello! So wonderful ride with my friends!

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