- UNESCO
- Free 1st Sunday
Photo: Luigi.tuby, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
At a glance
- Type
- Castle
- Period
- Modern era, 1831
- Area
- 50,000 m²
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 44°31′46″ N, 7°28′06″ E
- Address
- Strada Romantica, 17, 12022 Busca
History and description
Roccolo Castle looks over the Italian town of Busca, in Piedmont, Italy. Constructed in 1831, it is named for a type of bird snare. Margherita of Savoy was once a regular visitor there.
Origin
The construction of the castle was initiated at the request of Marquis Roberto Tapparelli d’Azeglio and his wife Costanza Alfieri di Sostegno, in 1831. The architecture is an example of neo-medieval revival.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Roccolo Castle».
Timeline
- 1831Built
Events and people from Wikidata (CC0).
Photos
Getting there
BuscaTrain, nearest
1.5 km as the crow flies
Roccolo CastleStrada Romantica, 17, 12022 Busca
Aeroporto di Cuneo-Levaldigi12.4 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 Roccolo Castle?
Roccolo Castle is in Busca, in the province of Cuneo (Piedmont), Italy. Address: Strada Romantica, 17, 12022 Busca. GPS coordinates: 44.52956, 7.46825.
How much does it cost to visit Roccolo Castle?
There is an admission charge. Up-to-date prices are on the official website.
How old is Roccolo Castle?
Wikidata dates it to 1831.
What else is there to see near Roccolo Castle?
Nearby you’ll find: Eremo di Belmonte (2 km away), Saints Peter and Columbanus Abbey (9.5 km away), Castello della Manta (9.5 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 6 photos
- Busca castello del roccolo — Luigi.tuby, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Castello del Roccolo balcony — Whispyhistory, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Castello del Roccolo chapel interior — Whispyhistory, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Castello del Roccolo grounds 2 — Whispyhistory, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Castello del Roccolo tower — Whispyhistory, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Castello del Roccolo — Unknown author Unknown author, CC0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences