In the ancient heart of Novara resides the Visconti-Sforza Castle, a testament to a millennium-old mystery. Originated in the 13th century, this structure owes its existence to the Milanese. Kickstarted by Francesco Della Torre, it was later claimed by the Visconti family. The castle gained strength under Giovanni Visconti, and underwent even further enhancement under his successors, Galeazzo II and Gian Galeazzo. But the real transformation occurred under the restoration spearheaded by Francesco Sforza and his son, Galeazzo Maria, a nine-year project that eventually reopened the castle to the public in January 2016. So, what hidden tales does this fortress conceal?
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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