Miglieglia Castle
Description
The structure is large and the four walls measure 46,40: 40,60; 48,30 and 48 metres, with the thickness varying between 1.05 and 1.20 metre. Inside the perimeter the foundations of a rectangular tower 9.8 metres by 7.10 metres can be clearly seen. A plausible theory is that the construction was part of fortified observation line, which includes the following points other ruins have been discovered:
Ponte Tresa (San Martino)
Pura
Novaggio (Castello)
Breno
Fescoggia
Mugena
Arosio
The system may have served to guard a route established by the Romans during the late empire. This road left the Milan-Sesto Calende to Varese route, passed through Ponte Tresa and climbed the Magliasina valley before descending again towards Taverne and continuing towards Monte Ceneri and the alpine passes.