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Mesocco Castle

🇨🇭 Switzerland · 13th century

Mesocco Castle in Switzerland
Photo: Archenzo · CC BY-SA 2.5 · Wikimedia Commons

Mesocco Castle is a ruined castle in the municipality of Mesocco of the Canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.

The Castello ruins are among the largest in the canton. Originally the seat of the noble family von Sax, from the 12th century until 1480 it was held by the Freiherr of Misox/Mesocco. From 1480 until 1549 it was held by the Trivulzio family.

Text adapted from “Mesocco Castle” on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Mesocco Castle ranks #3,811 of 8,133 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #37 of the 201 mapped in Switzerland. Founded 1219, it is older than 76% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 860 atlas entries founded in the 13th century. Its Wikipedia articles were opened 2,042 times in the last 60 days, more than 67% of the atlas. 1 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. The nearest day-trip guide is Lugano, 46 km away. It is one of the 24 landmarks on the atlas's regional map of Graubünden. See how Switzerland compares in the castle statistics.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mesocco Castle?

Mesocco Castle stands in Switzerland, at 46.38051°, 9.23317°.

When was Mesocco Castle built?

The atlas dates its founding to 1219. Earlier structures may have stood on the site; this is the earliest documented founding year.

How famous is Mesocco Castle?

In this atlas's fame ranking: #3,811 of 8,133 worldwide, and #37 in Switzerland. Fame here combines how many Wikipedia language editions cover a landmark with how many people read them.

What is the nearest castle to Mesocco Castle?

Ruins of the medieval castle Serravalle, about 20 km away.

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