A Night at the Cstle - Xmas Edition
In the darkness of the night, a torch in your hand, walk through the woods of the Regional Park Spina Verde lead by a local guide, to discover the history and secrets of Castel Baradello and admire from above a suggestive view, the lights of the city of Como and its lake. On the terrace: a toast with local panettone
- Visit a Medieval castle during the night
- Join an engaging and fascinating evening guided tour
- Uncover the secrets and mysteries of the castle surrounded by the darkness
- Be amazed by the lights and the night charm of Como and its Lake
- See contemporary art exhibitions in the tower
- Walk in the Spina Verde Regional Park in the dark to reach the Castle
- Make a toast with us to Christmas with a local panettone and sparkling wine
Description
A guided tour starting from Piazza Camerlata in the evening, climb to Castel Baradello in the dark through the woods of the Spina Verde Regional Park with torches.
Discover the history and secrets of the Castle in the darkness and admire from above a suggestive view, the lights of the city and the lake.
Castel Baradello is the symbol of Como and one of the most important historical monuments of the area of Lake Como.
Built by Emperor Frederico Barbarossa on previous fortifications and located in a strategic and spectacular location, for centuries, it dominated the city and the first lake basin.
From the top of its high tower, the view is breathtaking and its walls have witnessed all the most important historical events of Northern Italy.
Immersed in the green of a protected natural park can be reached with an easy walk from Piazza Camerlata and his visit in the darkness of the night is an even more unforgettable experience, an incredible immersion in the history, nature, and soul of this territory.
The view from the Castle terrace and the surrounding area is breathtaking. It's the perfect spot for an unforgettable exchange of Christmas and New Year greetings and to have a toast with spumante and local panettone.
The Baradello Castle can also be visited with private access on days and times different from the standard opening times. We can organize guided evening tours for groups other than Saturday (info and requests: info@slowlakecomo.com)
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Lenguages: English, Italian
Requirements: Comfortable clothes and shoes. Suit to walk in a park.
Difficulty: Suitable for all. You ascend to the tower via a suspended ladder at about 15m, to be considered if you suffer from vertigo.
Location name / meeting point: Piazza Camerlata, in front of the Pharmacy.
Duration: About 2,5 hours
Included: Guided group tour from Piazza Camerlata (round trip), visit of the first and second circle of the Castle, climb inside the tower, entrance to the terrace with 360° panoramic view, toast on the terrace with spumante and panettone, insurance.
Note: Reservation required, the activity starts with a minimum of subscribers.
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