Visconti Castle Jerago

The Visconti Castle, known as Castello Visconteo in Italian, is a medieval structure located near Jerago, Lombardy, Northern Italy. The castle has been associated with the Visconti family since the 13th century and was owned by the Visconti di Jerago branch until the 18th century. It is situated on a hill called mons Sancti Jacobi, named after a nearby Romanesque church dedicated to Saint James.

The site was likely fortified in the Early Middle Ages, with the current castle dating back to at least the 12th century. By the 13th century, it became a property of the Visconti family. In the 14th century, after a division of inheritance, the estate passed to the Visconti di Jerago, who made it their permanent residence. Despite being a lesser branch of the Visconti family, they gained prominence through marriages with notable figures, such as Francesco Bussone da Carmagnola and Cicco Simonetta.

The castle underwent modifications over time, including an expansion in the 15th century that gave it its current quadrilateral shape. After the extinction of the Visconti di Jerago line in the 18th century, the castle passed to the Bossi family, who transformed it into an elegant residence with open spaces and a terraced garden.

Today, the castle remains a private estate in good condition, available for events such as corporate, cultural, or private gatherings. An 18th-century coat of arms of the Bossi family is still visible above the entrance.