Autumn is the perfect time to stroll through the ancient castles and deserted Borgo. Coolness, silence and fogs give them mystery and grandeur. Centuries-old giants scattered in various areas of Italy, just waiting to tell someone their story — exciting and mystical. Such as the castle of Trezzo.
The territory of the present Trezzo, a town near Milan, has been inhabited for a long time. There were traces of Celts who gave the place its name, the Romans, who strengthened their influence, and the Langobards, who left a lot of rich graves. One of them struck scientists — the tomb belonged to the giant, whose height exceeded two meters. By the standards of antiquity, it was very much. Body lay uneven-with bent head and with their feet. This was done in order to place the remains in a standard coffin, which, even with all the tricks, was still small for the giant. History has preserved the name — it Rotkis, and the rich decoration of the necropolis pointed to the ability. Its huge skeleton can be found in the Museum of Milan's Sforzesco castle, but it Trezzo is home to a unusual Langobards, history of life and death which is full of secrets and mysteries.
When in Trezzo, the castle appeared, hard to say. Strategically important place has always been someone employed. Fortifications erected barns, but especially appreciated the location of the fortress Friedrich Barbarossa — storm of Northern Italy. He turned Trezzo large military base. There is a legend about the treasure of the red-bearded Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, which is still not found. Rumor has it that in the walls of the citadel Friedrich hid priceless treasures.
Trezzo flourished during the reign of Bernabo Visconti, a cruel, strong-willed and formidable Signor of Milan. He loved the castle and often had feasts after a hunt or battle. The fortress was distinguished by an unusual layout and some tricks, is able to enter the enemy misleading. For example, there was a rare two-level bridge, consisting of the upper and lower galleries. The first was open, and the second — closed. Therefore, the troops leaving the castle, secretly went to the bottom of the bridge to the enemy, watching them, did not guess that Trezzo left. Everything else in the citadel was a special wing for the warriors and a yard for exercise, as it means that even a surprise attack was always possible to beat. So gradually there was an opinion about the inaccessibility of the fortress and its magnificent defense, but this is not the only thing that scared off potential invaders.
About bloodlust Bernabo Visconti were frightening rumors. For example, about killing their children, countless deaths mistresses and inhuman torture enemies. In the dungeons of the castle, where it was damp and cold, contained the unfortunate captives, experiencing terrible torment.
They tested the so — called" Visconti torture " - the person gradually amputated different parts of the body, and from suffering, fatigue and blood loss he died for forty days. Bernabo did not feel the slightest remorse — neither subordinate nor to her family. Own daughter that was to marry the nobles of Bergamo, but escaped to Milan with her beloved boys, he never thought to spare. Once managed to find disobeying the fugitive, Bernabo alive immured her in the wall in the area of Porta Nuova. Defiance and disrespect were punishable by death.
Leniency was not for the teachers, whose number was beyond counting. While the Visconti's wife, Beatrice, at La Scala, had a rest in a nearby castle Cassano, Signor of Milan, had fun in the company of different women. Most of them never left Trezzo in the event of an unforeseen return of the legitimate spouse Bernabo quickly sent the lovers to the light. The castle had a well with a special mechanism, which was set in motion after the cunning villain asked the lady to stand on the lid of the hatch and dance. A special barrier was opened, the girl fell and broke at the bottom of the well. However, all these atrocities, violence and deaths could not go unpunished. It's time for Bernabo to become a victim.
His nephew Gian Galeazzo, who suddenly became the new ruler of Milan and put his uncle in his beloved Trezzo, betrayed him. First life Bernabo did not differ from habitual — lover, fun and entertainment. But over time, the presence of the former Governor began to threaten, and nephew ordered to poison Bernabo. When poison began to act, odious tyrant opened itself veins and left on the wall bloody message for his an estranged cousin: "Today I, tomorrow you." However, Gian Galeazzo survived his uncle for seventeen years.
Castle for a long time reminded him of the fate of Bernabo Visconti on cave walls during the cold season began to appear ominous red spots, which were taken up mute reproach poisoned prisoner. For a long time people were afraid of this sign until scientists found him a logical explanation. The water of the river Adda, high humidity autumn and winter and local river stone was engaged in a bizarre interaction, creating a special red moss that took over the blood stains of the murdered Bernabo. This phenomenon occurs in our days, and if you visit the castle at certain times of the year, you can see it with your own eyes.
The chronicle of Trezzo castle is full of unexplained and mysterious events. Many argue that the unruly spirit of Bernabo Visconti still lives in the castle. Italian researchers even managed to take a photo of his Ghost in the early 2000s.
On it similarity with those images of the rebellious ruler that remained in the form of documents and portraits is guessed. Especially all remember the unusual case that occurred in the 70s of the last century with four German tourists. They decided to spend the night near the castle, and at midnight saw the soldiers dressed in costumes of the Renaissance, and noble in luxurious clothes. He invited them to his castle to the feast, and the young people, thinking that this is a local folklore event, gladly agreed. They admired the interiors, drank wine, had fun with confectioners and chatted with aristocrats. And at the end of the feast they were carried out in the room, where guests were waiting for the old four-poster beds. The next morning the German guys woke up on the ground, among the ruins of the castle of Trezzo. And seeing the image of Bernabo Visconti, one voice said that this is the most noble Signor, who kindly invited them to the festival. Then it turned out that there was no festival that night, but the story of the tyrant, who acted as a hospitable host, was discussed for a long time.
Be that as it may, the citadel is always attractive to researchers of paranormal, who constantly carry out various measurements. Often here start the problems with the equipment and off equipment before getting into the fortress was normal. Often loses phone connection, and the noises and incomprehensible sounds and not speak. Trezzo had a difficult fate, which somehow reminds of itself in every corner of the castle, creating a mystical atmosphere, so suitable for the foggy Italian autumn.