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Torre Velate Varese Italian Lakes
Torre Velate Varese Italian Lakes
The tower of Velate was built in the 11th century to protect the road towards Lake Maggiore and the village of Velate. The Village was fortified in the late-Roman times (Castrum de Vellate).
The tower was destroyed during the war between Milan and Como in the 12th century. The original four-side tower was imposing with 5 levels at over 25 meters high.
Today it only has one complete side, reinforced by the staircase built into the tower, and the remains of another side.
Italian Lakes Tourist Information Guides – Tourism in Varese.
