NOTICE TO VISITORS
- We are pleased to announce that the Castle Museum will remain open to the public also during the winter period.
- From 3 December to 31 January 2023 the Castello Visconteo will close to the public at 4.00 pm.
- Guided tours (in Italian/German/French/English) and educational tours (in Italian) by appointment.
NEWS!
The museums in Locarno are inaugurating short virtual guided tours dedicated to exhibitions and artwork hosted in the exhibition halls. We will start with the famous “Coppa degli uccelli”, which is part of the archaeological exhibition of the Castle. Enjoy!
NEWS!
A journey into the past to get to know the Visconti Castle through virtual reality!
Admission is free on weekends and holidays until October 30th. Find out more
THE HISTORIC BUILDING
Fascinating and charming
The Visconti Castle is worth a visit as it is a charming Renaissance building. The coats of arms painted on the walls, the frescoes of the 15th century, the graffiti of the early 20th century, and the ancient wooden ceilings are particularly interesting. The internal courtyard is also charming.
It is possible to enjoy an interesting view of the city from the tower, while in the halls it is possible to visit an archaeological exhibition and two historical exhibitions dedicated to various events of European relevance that have directly impacted Locarno in addition to the Lapidarium, an exhibition of costumes and ceramics of the 18th century.