Peschiera Borromeo, Italy

Peschiera Borromeo Italy

The land belonged to the House of Borromeo of San Miniato in the 14th century and possibly even earlier. Peschiera Borromeo’s main attraction is Borromeo Castle, built in 1437 by Vitaliano Borromeo. During the later years of the Ambrosian Republic, the Borromeo family supported Francesco Sforza and hosted him in the castle while he laid siege to Milan in 1450. In 1461, Sforza, by then Duke of Milan, made Filippo Borromeo the Count of Peschiera. Peschiera became a comune in 1863 and, partly to distinguish it from Peschiera del Garda and partly to honour the Borromeo family, it was given the full name Peschiera Borromeo.
Recommended airport
Milan (MIL)
Points of interest
  • Idroscalo park
  • Church of the Holy Family
  • Church of Saint Bovio
Nearby destinations
  • Milan a 10.04 km
  • Bergamo a 39.77 km
  • Monza a 14.61 km