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At a glance
- Type
- Castle
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 44°40′51″ N, 8°40′37″ E
- Address
- Via alla Villa Superiore, 72
History and description
Adorno Castle (Italian: Castello Adorno), also known as Silvano d'Orba Castle (Italian: Castello di Silvano d'Orba), is a castle located in Silvano d'Orba, Piedmont, Italy.
History
The castle was built between 1446, when the fief was granted to the noble Adorno family, and 1492, the year in which the works were completed, as reported by an inscription on the building. For centuries, the castle remained the property of the Adorno family; upon the death of their last male heir in 1634, it passed by inheritance to the Botta-Adorno line. Later, towards the end of the 19th century, it was acquired by the Genoese banker Enrico Belimbau. In 1991 it passed to the Iannoni family, who still own it today.
Description
The stone-built castle has a quadrangular layout and is equipped with four corner towers and projecting battlements. It is arranged over three floors around a central courtyard, which is porticoed on two sides. The main entrance, consisting of two symmetrical portals, is located on the northern façade, while the garden-facing façade is distinguished by two larger towers overlooking a terraced garden.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Castello Adorno».
Photos
Getting there
San GiacomoTrain, nearest
1.3 km as the crow flies
Castello AdornoVia alla Villa Superiore, 72
Aeroporto Internazionale di Genova - Cristoforo Colombo32.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Castello Adorno?
Castello Adorno is in Silvano d'Orba, in the province of Alessandria (Piedmont), Italy. Address: Via alla Villa Superiore, 72. GPS coordinates: 44.68085, 8.67690.
What else is there to see near Castello Adorno?
Nearby you’ll find: Torrazzi (800 m away), Castle of Castelletto d'Orba (2.1 km away), Castello Malaspina-Grimaldi (2.6 km away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 5 photos
- Silvano d'Orba - Château — Groumfy69, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Silvano d'Orba-castello Adorno — Twice25 & Rinina25, CC BY 2.5
- Castello di Silvano d Orba lato ovest — Giuseppe Barberis, Public domain
- Castello di Silvano d Orba — Giuseppe Barberis, Public domain
- Silvano d'Orba-ruderi vecchio castello — Davide Papalini, CC BY-SA 3.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences