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The entrance is towards the town and is located next to the defense tower, which in ancient times was equipped with a drawbridge of which visible traces can still be seen today in that same tower. Another round watchtower rose on the northern corner of the castle and was located almost opposite the current Canonica, which was demolished at the beginning of this century. Another watchtower served the current Bell Tower on which the feudal Bell was placed. This tower was then sold or donated by the feudal lord at the end of 1500 for use as the Bell Tower of the parish. The Castle stands in a strategic position, and is the oldest monument in Basaluzzo.
The entrance is towards the town and is located next to the defense tower, which in ancient times was equipped with a drawbridge of which visible traces can still be seen today in that same tower. Another round watchtower rose on the northern corner of the castle and was located almost opposite the current Canonica, which was demolished at the beginning of this century. Another watchtower served the current Bell Tower on which the feudal Bell was placed. This tower was then sold or donated by the feudal lord at the end of 1500 for use as the Bell Tower of the parish. The Castle stands in a strategic position, and is the oldest monument in Basaluzzo.



![Castle Chiavenna Landi @ Cortemaggiore
The first news about the castle dates back to 1209 when the Registrum Magnum of the municipality of Piacenza reports that Gislerio Landi built a tower in the locality of Chiavenna, after having stipulated an agreement which provided that half of the tower would be ceded to the same municipality of Piacenza, which would use it as an outpost to prevent possible invasions by Cremonese troops. In 1212 the municipality of Piacenza granted some people the perpetual lease of large portions of land located in the appurtenances of the castle with the hidden aim of obtaining the reclamation of these lands by the beneficiaries. The complex, which is in a good state of conservation, has a rectangular structure and is made of brick. In addition to the original tower, the castle has been expanded over the centuries with the construction of some rustic buildings that have modified its initial appearance[1]. The tower is characterised by corbels placed in the upper part to support a patrol path, equipped with machicolations and Ghibelline battlements. Castle Chiavenna Landi @ Cortemaggiore](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/XOZyEyPe_9k/mqdefault.jpg)






