Rocca di Angera

13th century1227Italy

CountryItaly

RegionLombardy

Period13th century

Year Built1227

About Rocca di Angera

One of the best-preserved medieval castles on Lake Maggiore. The Visconti family has owned it since 1449. The doll museum inside has over 1,000 pieces. Perched on a limestone cliff above the lake.

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