Take a tour of Sirmione Castle in Italy – part of the World’s Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.

Sirmione Castle sits on a spit jutting out into the waters of Lake Garda, on the shore of an Italian commune of the same name.

The castle was built in the thirteenth century and displays many elements from the High Middle Ages, including crenellated walls and towers.

A highly visited feature of this structure visit is the main tower from which the lake and castle courtyard are visible.

The moat surrounding the castle is now the wading ground of ducks and swans, and is not used for defensive purposes.

A unique feature of this already singular castle is its fortified port, used both for access to the castle and for deploying ships into battle.

Medieval Sirmione Castle is a perfect platform for viewing the landscape and surrounding city.