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Vezio Castle
Vezio Castle
In the center of Lake Como, on the promontory overlooking Varenna, for more than a thousand years, stands the Castello di Vezio, where, in a setting of unparalleled natural beauty, history, art, nature, and the culture of the area blend together in perfect harmony.
Falconry
One of the special features of this castle is that for some years it has hosted a center for the care and training of birds of prey, which allows visitors to learn about and appreciate the ancient art of falconry. The training sessions are usually held 5/6 times a week, always weather permitting, in the Castle garden, so that visitors can take photographs, see the various specimens up close, and be entertained by the falconer with explanations about the history of falconry, its modern use, the biology, and the training of birds of prey.
Panorama
From the top of the main tower and from the garden you can enjoy a wide view of the lake, particularly striking on the clearest days. Since it is perched above Varenna, it allows you to see Lake Como in all its splendor.
The story told by Castello di Vezio
Descending the staircase that starts from the main terrace, we arrive in the underground rooms, which formed an outpost of the Cadorna defensive line, ready to counter a possible German attack coming from the Menaggio area.
The origins of the castle date back to the late Roman period, legend has it that it was Queen Theodolinda who wanted the castle built, but other Lombard locations can also claim this tradition. The first documents attesting to the existence of the fortification date back to 1368; it is believed that the servants employed by the castle lived in the village of Vezio, but these hypotheses have yet to be verified.
Inside the manor, we find what is in all likelihood the northernmost olive grove in the world, from which a D.O.P. olive oil of considerable value is produced.
Narratives and legends
Another peculiarity of the Castello di Vezio is the legend of the ghost of Queen Theodolinda, which tells of the specter wandering the corridors of the castle or the gardens on moonless nights, and the managers evoke the story with figures made of plaster and papier-mâché.
Among the various other curiosities stands out the fossil of the Lariosaurus: a reptile that lived in brackish water areas, about one meter long, belonging to an extinct aquatic category.
At the center of Lake Como, on the promontory overlooking Varenna, from more than a thousand years stands the Castello di Vezio, where, in a context of unparalleled natural beauty, history, in perfect harmony with each other, merge together art, nature and culture of the territory.
Falconry
One of the peculiarities of this castle is that since some years it has been hosting a center of care and training for birds of prey, which allows visitors to know and appreciate the ancient art of falconry. The training phases are normally held 5/6 times a week, and always weather permitting, in the garden of the Castle so as to give visitors the opportunity to take pictures, see the various models closely and be entertained by the falconer in explanations on the history of falconry, its modern use, the biology and training of birds of prey.
Panorama
From the top of the main tower and from the garden you can enjoy a wide view of the lake, particularly evocative in the clearest days. Being overhanging on Varenna it allows in fact to see the Lake of Como in all its splendor.
The story told by Castello di Vezio
Coming down from the stairs that starts from the main terrace we reach the basement, which constituted an outpost of the Cadorna defensive line, ready to oppose a possible attempt by Germans coming from the Menaggio area.
The origins of the castle date back to the late Roman period, legend says that it was Queen Teodolinda who wanted to build the castle, but also other Lombard localities can claim this tradition. The first document that testify the existence of this fortification date back to 1368, it is believed that in the village of Vezio lived servants employed by the castle, but these hypotheses are still to be verified.Inside the manor we find what is probably the northest olive grove in the world, from which is produced great quality olive oil.
Legends
Another peculiarity of Castello di Vezio is the legend of the ghost of Queen Teodolinda, which tells of the ghost that wanders through the corridors of the castle or in the gardens on moonless nights, and the managers evoke history with chalk figures.
Among the other curiosities stands out the fossil of the Lariosaurus: reptile that inhabited the brackish water areas, about one meter long that belongs to an extinct aquatic category.
Info: http://www.castellodivezio.it/IT/home-it.html
Tourist Association Castello di Vezio
Via al castello snc, 23829 Perledo (LC)
Email info@castellodivezio.it
Tel. +39 348 8242504
+39 333 4485975
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