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VISITITALY WHAT TO SEE CASTLES, PALACES AND MANSIONS PIEDMONT COUNTRY OF TURIN

Castles around Country of Turin, palaces and mansions

The area around Country of Turin is rich in castles, towers, and historic houses, a strong testimony of medieval architecture. A dense network of manors spreads out over the whole area, in the plains, on the gentle hill slopes and perched on rocky mountains, surrounded by vineyards, beech and chestnut woods. Built in strategic positions, they dominate the surrounding valleys, often with mighty crenellated walls and lively interior decorations made on frescoed walls to recall the opulence of the local noble families. Many can be visited, still others used as homes, and still others only ruins as evidence of a glorious past. Discover with Visititaly, the fortresses, the villas, the forts, the historic buildings, the noble residences and all the places linked to culture in the surroundings of Country of Turin. If you have visited a castle and would like to share your experience with others, please report it here!

Rivoli - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Rivoli

The Castello di Rivoli dates back to the eleventh century and represents a fortified structure along the Valsusino route of the Via Francigena. It was built at the behest of the bishops of Turin and almost immediately passed to the Savoy who made it become a jewel of the Crown of Delights complex. The structure of the royal residence and the terraced garden were the work of the Urbinate Francesco Paciotto. The decorations of the rooms that exalted the members of the dynasty were made by painters such as Morazzone and Isidoro Bianchi.

Moncalieri - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Moncalieri

The Castle of Moncalieri dates back to 1100. It was built at the behest of Thomas I of Savoy with the function of controlling the south entrance of Turin. During the fifteenth century the structure was enlarged and became a ducal home. The Castle was the favorite residence of Vittorio Amedeo III and his son Vittorio Emanuele I who made numerous restorations. The Castle is surrounded by an English garden that extends for ten hectares.

Turin - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo dell'Accademia delle Scienze

The Palazzo dell'Accademia delle Scienze in Turin is home to the homonymous Academy and was built at the behest of Maria Giovanna Baptist of Savoia Nemours in 1679. The most important room is that of the World Map where the College originally was based. The name comes from the two precious globes of the Venetian Vincenzo Maria Coronelli that are preserved inside it. Another important room is that of Reading where the walls are covered with bookstores that contain collections of ancient books.

Turin - Castles, palaces and mansions

Villa Sartirana o Tesoriera

Villa Sartirana or also known as Treasurer dates back to the eighteenth century and is located inside the Park of the Treasure of Turin. It is very rich in stuccoes and frescoes that embellish its facade and the entire interior. Over the years it has been modified, transformed and expanded. Today we can admire it in excellent condition since the renovations took place between 2009 and 2012. It is currently used as the headquarters of the “Andrea Della Corte” civic music library.

Vinovo - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello della Rovere

The Della Rovere Castle dates from 1480 to 1517, it was designed by the architect Baccio Pontelli. Initially, it was erected for defence functions. In 1839 the castle was purchased by the brothers Giacomo and Luigi Rey, who restored it and enriched it with frescoes made by Rodolfo Morgari. Towards the end of 1973, the building was purchased by the Municipality of Vinovo. Currently, it houses the Municipal Library and St. John International University.

Turin - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Lascaris di Ventimiglia

The Lascaris Palace in Ventimiglia was built between 1663 and 1665. The structure was inherited to Camillo Benso Count of Cavour in the nineteenth century. Unfortunately, during World War II, he was struck by the bombings and part was destroyed. After the war, it was the seat of the Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Crafts and Agriculture. Since 1975 it has become the property of the region, and now it is the seat of the Regional Council.

Turin - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Graneri della Roccia

The Palazzo Graneri della Roccia was built between 1681 and 1699, at the behest of Marc'Antonio Graneri. It is among the buildings that best represents the typical architecture of Turin. In fact, it has a magnificent atrium, a large garden, a large staircase with a square base that is supported by imposing pillars. The structure had various functions, in fact since 1858 it was the seat of the Circle of Artists, and in 2006 that of the Circle of Readers.

Avigliana - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Avigliana Diroccato

The Castle of Avigliana is one of the oldest castles in Piedmont. Built in the tenth century by the Marquis Arduino III, the Castle stands on top of Mount Pezzulano, overlooking the entire village of Avigliana and its lakes. Conquered by the French in 1536 and, then, again, in 1630, the Castle was definitively destroyed in 1691 by the troops who fought against the army of Vittorio Amedeo II of Savoy. Today, only the external walls remain to testify to its ancient importance.

Fenestrelle - Castles, palaces and mansions

Ridotta di Carlo Alberto

Carlo Alberto's Ridata was built during the 19th century to replace Fort Mutin. The structure took the name of the then King of Sardinia Carlo Alberto who requested its construction. Originally the Reduction was made up of two squat and adjacent buildings of which today only one remains that has a pyramidal trunk shape developed over five floors. The structures were connected to the Fort of the Fenestrelle through a moat that reached the Western Pincers of Fort San Carlo.

Moncalieri - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello la Rotta

The Castle la Rotta was built in the fourth century with the function of defending the bridge over the Banna River. It was owned by the Lombards, the Knights of Malta and then the Savoy family after the sixteenth century. Towards 1706 it was transformed into a gunpowder deposit during the attack of the French in the city of Turin. History has it that Vittorio Amedeo II of Savoy was imprisoned within the walls of the Castle, who went crazy and died suffering. During the second half of the 900 the Castle was purchased by Augusto Oliviero who carried out a restoration and saved him from degradation.

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