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- Free 1st Sunday
Photo: Betty&Giò, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
At a glance
- Type
- Castle
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 45°14′03″ N, 7°51′06″ E
- Address
- via Giuseppe Mazzini, 5 ‒ 10017 Montanaro (TO)
History and description
Montanaro Castle (Italian: Castello di Montanaro) is a castle located in Montanaro, Piedmont, Italy.
History
The building is documented in the 13th century in the deed of sale by which the Counts of Orio transferred their properties to Fruttuaria Abbey. In 1515, it was partially destroyed by French troops.
During the 16th century, the castle was transformed into a Renaissance residence at the initiative of the then commendatory abbot of Fruttuaria, Cardinal Bonifacio Ferrero. The abbot was granted the privilege of minting coins by Pope Clement VII in 1527 and installed a mint in one wing of the castle.
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Photos
Getting there
MontanaroTrain, nearest
600 m as the crow flies
Castello di Montanarovia Giuseppe Mazzini, 5 ‒ 10017 Montanaro (TO)
Aeroporto di Torino16.1 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 di Montanaro?
Castello di Montanaro is in Montanaro, in the province of Torino (Piedmont), Italy. Address: via Giuseppe Mazzini, 5 ‒ 10017 Montanaro (TO). GPS coordinates: 45.23427, 7.85156.
What else is there to see near Castello di Montanaro?
Nearby you’ll find: Castello di Foglizzo (4.7 km away), Fruttuaria (5.6 km away), Torre Ottagonale (5.8 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 4 photos
- Castello di Montanaro vista esterna — Betty&Giò, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Castello di Montanaro dettaglio soffitto a cassettoni — Betty&Giò, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Castello di Montanaro giardino e porticato — Betty&Giò, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Castello di Montanaro torre della zecca — Betty&Giò, CC BY-SA 4.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences