Grumello Castle
Montagna in Valtellina, Sondrio
Donated by Società Enologica Valtellinese, 1987
The castle
The fortress is a rare example of a "twinned" castle, with residential and military sections.
(Ph. © Archivio FAI)
Two small forts face each other on the top of a hill (known locally as “grummo”) dominating Valtellina near Sondrio. The eastern part of rocky peak, with low vegetation that also includes rare species, is home to tower that was the military site as such; the residential area to the west is more complex and articulated. An unusual example of a "twinned" castle, it was built at the start of the XIV century by Corrado de Piro only to be reduced to ruin by the Grigionesi in 1526, when they invaded the region.
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Events | Shows, events and animations for adults and children. See the calendar of events. |
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Information | GRUMELLO CASTLE, Via S. Antonio, 10 - Montagna in Valtellina (Sondrio). Ph. 0342 380994. Email:proprieta@fondoambiente.it |
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Opening times | FEBRUARY - OCTOBER - DECEMBER and : Saturday & Sunday: 10 am - 5 pm. Tuesday-Friday on appointment. MARCH - SEPTEMBER: Saturday, Sunday and Holyday: 10 am - 6 pm. Tuesday-Friday on appointment. CLOSED: Mondays and all January. LAST ENTRANCE TIME: half an hour before closing. |
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Travel information | From Via Vanoni exit of Sondrio's ring-road, follow signs. FAI properties in the vicinity: |
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Entrance ticket | Free entrance.To support FAI activities, please make a donation of € 2 for adults and 1 € for children (4-12 years). |
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Parking | Public parking areas near the castle. |
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Bar/Refreshments | Castel Grumello Restaurant : Ph. 0324 380994 Open: 10 am - 3 pm and 5 pm - midnight Discount of 10% for FAI members |
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Guided visits | Guided visits can be organised against prior booking. |
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School specials | Guided or animated visits can be organised for school groups against prior booking. For more details - see 'FAI for Schools'. |
