TERRE BORROMEO
Castelli di Cannero
From the ruins of an ancient fortress, a new multimedia museum emerges.
DISCOVER THE CASTELLI DI CANNERO
Fragments of history suspended between sky and water
The Castelli di Cannero emerge from the crystal-clear waters of Lake Maggiore like fragments of a lost time, silent witnesses to battles and dominions that have marked the history of the territory. Nestled on two rocky islets that touch the surface of the lake, these remains of medieval fortresses preserve intact their charm and historical importance. After centuries of abandonment, an ambitious restoration and enhancement project has given voice back to these stones charged with memory, transforming them into exceptional narrators of our past. Today the Castelli are reborn through an immersive experience that blends authentic historical research and technological innovation, inviting visitors to discover the secrets kept within their walls and to immerse themselves in the millenary history that has shaped the shores of Lake Maggiore.
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The history of the Castles
The Castelli di Cannero represent the visible trace of a crucial moment in the history of the Borromeo family. Located on two rocky islets off the Piedmontese coast in the northern part of Lake Maggiore, just a few steps from the Swiss border, they form a unique fortified complex: the main stronghold and a small building that once housed the prisons.
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The restoration of the ruin
After years of in-depth studies and a complex restoration intervention curated by Studio Simonetti Architettura, these ancient ruins have been returned to the public through a project that has been able to preserve their historical authenticity. A delicate balance between conservation and enhancement, where the fortress becomes "the museum of itself", telling its own story through the architecture and the landscape that surrounds it.
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The Visit
The Castelli di Cannero transform into narrators of their own history through "Cannero Walking Tales", an immersive museum experience that combines technology and tradition. Thanks to the collaboration with Dotdotdot studio, the visit becomes a multisensory journey where ancient stones come alive to tell centuries of battles, daily life and legends. A path that respects the poetry of ruins, enriching them with location-based audio guides, augmented reality installations and interactive content designed to engage visitors of all ages.
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