Castel Baradello

Medieval castle in Spina Verde Park

Castel Baradello is a castle built under Federico Barbarossa. It is the most important monument in Spina Verde Park. Castel Baradello was built in a strategic place, on top of the hill, to dominate the surrounding area. It was dismantled in 1526 by Spanish invaders. Part of the castle is still visible.

Information
Via Castel Baradello
Phone: +39 031 211131
More details (in Italian) 

Hours
Saturday, Sunday and holidays from 9.30 to 18.00 - guided tours every hour
Saturday night guided tour from Piazza Camerlata

Admission
7 euro
reduced ticket 5 euro

Take the train at any station in Lombardy and get off at Como and after an audio guided tour of the city centre, go to the Baradello Castle to climb its Romanesque Tower and enjoy a unique view of the city and the lake: all in one ticket