Marne Castle is located in the quaint village of Filago, amidst lush vegetation.
As you walk over the same drawbridge that once allowed access to the castle, you will notice the first unmistakable detail of this fortification, a beautiful crenellated tower, which will convey to you all the grandeur of this building.
Although some historians trace its origins to the time of Roman rule, several remodels have given the complex a typical Renaissance structure, with wide spaces, the fountain, the wall well, and above all a well-kept indoor garden, colored by rich varieties of flowers and plants.
If you look out from the courtyard terrace, you will see that the castle is perched on a rocky outcrop, below which flows the Dordo stream, a tributary of the Brembo, which is also not far away.
It is because of this strategic location that Marne Castle was easily protected–practically impregnable!
Today it is privately owned by the Colleoni family, an ancient and important historical family of Bergamo, but on some days it is possible to book a guided tour inside the walls of this jewel, so don’t miss this opportunity.