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Photo: Andrea Musuruane, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
At a glance
- Type
- Castle
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 45°16′04″ N, 8°21′27″ E
- Address
- Piazza Castello, 11
History and description
Desana Castle (Italian: Castello di Desana) is a castle located in Desana, Piedmont, Italy.
History
The earliest records concerning the castle date back to the 10th century, when the structure, likely built by the bishops of Vercelli for defensive purposes, was granted to Cuniberto during the Arduinid era. After returning under the control of the bishops of Vercelli, around 1145 it passed to the civil authority of the city; it was later destroyed in 1317 during the conflicts between the Marquisate of Montferrat and the Visconti of Milan. In the 15th century the territory was granted to the nobleman Lodovico Tizzoni, who rebuilt the village of Desana and fortified the stronghold. A namesake descendant of his was later made Count of Desana in 1510, and the castle became the seat of his court, hosting nobles and literary figures. After various changes of ownership, the castle passed to Vitale Rosazza in 1833, who restored it in 1840, giving it its present appearance.
Description
The castle originally had a quadrangular layout with circurlar towers at the corners and was surrounded by a moat. During the 19th-century reconstruction, the original plan was preserved, but the façades were altered, giving it an appearance closer to that of an elegant country residence. The castle is surrounded by an extensive park.
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Photos
Getting there
VercelliTrain, nearest
8.3 km as the crow flies
Desana CastlePiazza Castello, 11
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Desana Castle?
Desana Castle is in Desana, in the province of Vercelli (Piedmont), Italy. Address: Piazza Castello, 11. GPS coordinates: 45.26780, 8.35752.
What else is there to see near Desana Castle?
Nearby you’ll find: Museo Leone (8.3 km away), Basilica di Sant'Andrea (8.3 km away), Museo Archeologico Città di Vercelli "Luigi Bruzza" (MAC) (8.4 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 2 photos
- Castello di Desana 1 — Andrea Musuruane, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Castello di Desana 01 — Francoerbi, CC0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences