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- Free 1st Sunday
Photo: Laurom, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
At a glance
- Type
- Castle
- Period
- Middle Ages, 1000
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 45°23′09″ N, 7°42′43″ E
- Address
- Strada Castello, 6
History and description
Castellamonte Castle (Italian: Castello di Castellamonte) is a castle located in Castellamonte, Piedmont, Italy.
History
The original medieval structure was largely destroyed during the Tuchini revolt in the late 14th century. Later, the castle underwent significant renovations, particularly under Counts Carlo and Amedeo Cognengo in the early 1600s, who are credited with acting on the section now known as Palazzo Bianco and adding the small chapel that forms part of the complex. In the late 19th century, architect Luigi Formento designed the eastern red-brick wing adorned with Ghibelline battlements known as Torre Rossa, reflecting the medieval revival style of that time.
Description
There are, from the terracotta-balustraded courtyard, views of the Canavese region, from the Ligurian-Piedmont Apennines, over the hills of Turin, to the Monviso and the mountains of Val di Susa and Lanzo, extending to the Gran Paradiso peaks.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Castello di Castellamonte».
Timeline
- 1000Built
Events and people from Wikidata (CC0).
Photos
Getting there
ValpergaTrain, nearest
4.4 km as the crow flies
Castello di CastellamonteStrada Castello, 6
Aeroporto di Torino21.1 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 Castellamonte?
Castello di Castellamonte is in Castellamonte, in the province of Torino (Piedmont), Italy. Address: Strada Castello, 6. GPS coordinates: 45.38584, 7.71190.
How old is Castello di Castellamonte?
Wikidata dates it to 1000.
What else is there to see near Castello di Castellamonte?
Nearby you’ll find: Baldissero Canavese Castle (3.8 km away), Castello di Torre Canavese (4 km away), Castello di Ozegna (4.6 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 3 photos
- Castellamonte Castello — Laurom, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Castellamonte Castello Ruderi — Laurom, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Castello di castellamonte1 — Amedeo di Castellamonte, CC0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences