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At a glance
- Type
- Castle
- Coordinates
- 45°28′29″ N, 7°56′27″ E
History and description
Bollengo Castle (Italian: Castello di Bollengo) is a castle located in Bollengo, Piedmont, Italy.
History
The castle originated under the initiative of the authorities of Ivrea, in competition with those of Vercelli. Construction began around the year 1200 and lasted until 1250. In 1708 was totally rebuilt. In the following centuries, it changed hands among various owners, including Count and Senator Costantino Nigra, who continued renovation works.
In the 1930s, the Society of Jesus had a 'house of studies' at the castle.
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Getting there
IvreaTrain, nearest
5.2 km as the crow flies
Castello di Bollengo
Aeroporto di Torino38.0 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 Bollengo?
Castello di Bollengo is in Bollengo, in the province of Torino (Piedmont), Italy. GPS coordinates: 45.47464, 7.94071.
What else is there to see near Castello di Bollengo?
Nearby you’ll find: San Giuseppe Castle (4.1 km away), Roman Amphitheatre of Ivrea (4.2 km away), Castello di Albiano d'Ivrea (4.4 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 1 photos
- Bollengo Castello — Laurom, Public domain
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences