Visconti Citadel (Bergamo)
Fortification in Bergamo / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Visconti Citadel of Bergamo is a medieval fortification in Bergamo, Lombardy, northern Italy. It was built in the 14th century by the Visconti of Milan and later expanded by the Colleoni of Bergamo. It lies in the western sector of Bergamo's Città Alta (Upper Town).[1]
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Visconti Citadel (Bergamo) | |
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Cittadella Viscontea di Bergamo | |
Bergamo, Lombardia, Northern Italy | |
Coordinates | 45°42′20″N 9°39′33″E |
Type | Citadel |
Site information | |
Owner | Bergamo municipality |
Open to the public | Yes |
Condition | Good |
Site history | |
Built | 14th century |
Built by | Bernabò Visconti |
Materials | Bricks, Stone |
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