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Historical Site · Lugano Region · 608 m

Miglieglia Castle

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The remains of the Miglieglia castle are on the rocky, moraine-covered spur overlooking the Magliasina gorge. Unfortunately, the remains have nota as yet been properly studied, and as a result the date of construction and its function are not clear.

The structure is large and the four walls measure 46,40: 40,60; 48,30 and 48 metres, with the thickness varying between 1.05 and 1.20 metre. Inside the perimeter the foundations of a rectangular tower 9.8 metres by 7.10 metres can be clearly seen. A plausible theory is that the construction was part of fortified observation line, which includes the following points other ruins have been discovered:

Ponte Tresa (San Martino)
Pura
Novaggio (Castello)
Breno
Fescoggia
Mugena
Arosio

The system may have served to guard a route established by the Romans during the late empire. This road left the Milan-Sesto Calende to Varese route, passed through Ponte Tresa and climbed the Magliasina valley before descending again towards Taverne and continuing towards Monte Ceneri and the alpine passes.

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Coordinates

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2'710'433E 1'097'410N

46.019213, 8.864642

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46°01'09.2"N 8°51'52.7"E

UTM

32T 489522 5096191

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