Castello di Mombasiglio
Mombasiglio
(13 Km)
The Castle of Mombasiglio is located on the hill of the historic village of the village. It was the fief of the lords of Carassone during the Middle Ages and, after several changes of ownership, it was renovated by the Trotti Sandri family in 1602.
Oratorio SS.ma Annunziata Biestro
Pallare
(9 Km)
The fourteenth-century building was the first biestrese parish church of Santa Margherita cited since 1245, in 1663 it became an oratory of the Disciplinated, in the sacristy it preserves fifteenth-century frescoes, statues and paintings are today in the parish church
Castello di Nucetto
Nucetto
(6 Km)
The Castle of Nucetto is located at the entrance to the Alta Val Tanaro. In 1414, after some attacks, the building was purchased by the Savoy. In 1500, after many restorations it was donated to the Duchess of Savoy. In 1802 the building was destroyed by the attacks of the Napoleonic troops. Currently, there are only the ruins that demonstrate its history.
Castello Marchesi di Ceva ruderi
Perlo
(4 Km)
The Marchesi Castle of Ceva was built around the 13th century. It was a fairly large and massive structure, built in a raised position to communicate with other neighboring castles as well. Part of this structure were also the four corner towers, of which today it is possible to observe only one. Currently, only a few ruins are visible because the castle was destroyed during the Napoleonic domination.
Castello Rosso Pallavicino
Ceva
(9 Km)
The Castello Rosso Pallavicino is located in a small hill in the historic center of Ceva. The main core was built between the fourteenth and fifteenth century close to the city walls. The most interesting part of the castle is the Sala delle Colonne, a large space characterized by decorative ornaments and an imposing fireplace on the back wall.
Torre il Campanone
Ceva
(8 Km)
The Torre il Campanone was part of the three towers that formed the embankment of Ceva, closed between two high walls where the soldiers guarded. Located on the hill called Solaia la Torre, it is about 17 meters high and 4 meters wide.
Forte di Ceva
Ceva
(8 Km)
Historical reports from the Fort of Ceva dating back to 1557, found in an act where beds and utensils were required for the soldiers who manned it. The entrance to the fort was through the north door at the entrance of which there was the headquarters of the guard body. The Watchtower stood not far from the side of the road, where outside it was the reproduction of the effigy of the Sorrows. The fort was also a refuge for nobles such as Queen Anna of Orléans, when Turin was besieged by the French in 1706.
Torre Guelfa
Ceva
(8 Km)
The Guelph Tower was built during the fourteenth century after a flood destroyed the bridge and the gate of the Tanaro. The top of the Tower had battlements that were first covered by a roof and then exposed again. Despite the fact that the Tower is called Guelph, the battlements are of the Ghibelline type.
Chiesa S.Margherita d'Antiochia fraz-biestro
Pallare
(10 Km)
Erected by Pompey Del Carretto in 1663 replaced the old become Pregevoli oratorio St. Annunziata. You have to take a look at the frescoed interiors rich of stuccoes and paintings (G.Castelli, scuola Reni)) statues such as Rosario by G. Navoni (1791), Santa Margherita by A.Brilla (1860)
Arte incisioni rupestri
Pallare
(9 Km)
The coasts of Biestro, Bric Rotondo, Bric delle Coste, Bric Gazzaro, Cirioni and Pallare bric della Sciorte hide archaeological sites with ancient rock engravings dating back to Ligurian and pre-Ligurian populations
Palazzo o Cà di Gamba
Pallare
(9 Km)
Ancient building with fine interior architecture belonged to the Gamba family, seems to date back to 1111. A suggestive porch, internal well staircase and fireplace with Gamba coat of arms and meridian remains. private
Castello di Monesiglio
Monesiglio
(12 Km)
Its construction is traced back to 967, by the Marquis Aleramo. Today the castle has a wide staircase, from which you can access the basement, where the kitchens, prisons and the pantry are located. Two more staircases lead to the main floor, where a Chapel with very important frescoes stands out.
Castello di Saliceto
Saliceto
(7 Km)
Wonderful example of Pieve, the date of construction is unknown, but it was surely mentioned, in a document, by Ottone II in 967. The inner courtyard is of great interest, which contains the remains of a small frescoed chapel. The Arms Hall, depicting scenes from the life of Christ, has recently been discovered a pictorial cycle dating back to 1300.
Castello del Carretto
Murialdo
(5 Km)
Torre e Mura Diroccato
Bagnasco
(9 Km)