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Photo: F Ceragioli, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
At a glance
- Type
- Castle
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 45°05′50″ N, 7°50′31″ E
- Address
- Via Bardassano Centro
History and description
Bardassano Castle (Italian: Castello di Bardassano) is a castle located in Gassino Torinese, Piedmont, Italy.
History
The castle is said to have hosted Emperor Barbarossa in 1156 after the siege of Chieri, although there is no documentary evidence to support this claim.
First recorded in 1290 when it came under the control of the comune of Chieri, the castle served as a fortified stronghold for the Republic of Chieri against the Marquis of Monferrat. It was largely reshaped during the 14th century. Major works took place in the 17th century, when parts of the outer fortifications were converted into garden terraces. Over time, it passed through the hands of the Sumont, Provana, Balbo Bertone, and Villa families before reaching its current owners, the Giriodi di Panissera di Monastero.
The castle was restored in modern times by architect Carlo Nigra.
Description
The main structure consists of a sturdy brick building with round corner towers and a keep aligned with the curtain wall. Later, an additional wing without towers was built, extending beyond the original structure.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Castle of Bardassano».
Photos
Getting there
Settimo TorineseTrain, nearest
7.4 km as the crow flies
Castle of BardassanoVia Bardassano Centro
Aeroporto di Torino18.9 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 Castle of Bardassano?
Castle of Bardassano is in Gassino Torinese, in the province of Torino (Piedmont), Italy. Address: Via Bardassano Centro. GPS coordinates: 45.09726, 7.84206.
What else is there to see near Castle of Bardassano?
Nearby you’ll find: Castello di Sambuy (5.3 km away), Royal Crypt of Superga (6.1 km away), Basilica of Superga (6.1 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 3 photos
- Bardassano da trinità di montaldo — F Ceragioli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bardassano castello — F Ceragioli, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Castello di Bardassano, Provincia di Torino — Enrico Gonin, Public domain
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences