4Sirmione Castle, Lake Garda

Also known as Scaligero Castle, Sirmione Castle was erected by the powerful Scaliger family, which took over the region in the early-13th century. Built in 1277 on the banks of the Lake Garda, Sirmione Castle is a stunning piece of medieval architecture, emphasised by its superb surroundings. 

With drawbridges, moat, towers, wall-walk and crenulations, the castle features all the classic elements of a middle ages fortress. Get ready for climbing quite a few steps, but the views of the lake and Sirmione from the largest tower are worth the effort.

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