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At a glance
- Type
- Castle
- Coordinates
- 45°19′54″ N, 7°41′24″ E
History and description
Favria Castle (Italian: Castello di Favria) is a castle located in Favria, Piedmont, Italy.
History
The castle dates back to the 12th century. It belonged for a long time to the Marquises of Montferrat, serving as protection of their domains. In 1446, William VIII, Marquis of Montferrat took steps towards the consolidation of the castle, giving impetus to the development of the settlement of Favria.
The property then belonged to the Solaro di Govone family, who transformed the castle into an elegant residence. The castle remains a private property today.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Favria Castle».
Photos
Getting there
Favria-OglianicoTrain, nearest
600 m as the crow flies
Favria Castle
Aeroporto di Torino14.9 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 Favria Castle?
Favria Castle is in Favria, in the province of Torino (Piedmont), Italy. GPS coordinates: 45.33169, 7.69007.
What else is there to see near Favria Castle?
Nearby you’ll find: Castello di Malgrà (3.1 km away), Castello di Ozegna (4.5 km away), Castello di Rivara (5.1 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 2 photos
- Castello di Favria 1 — Plumbago Capensis, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Castello di Favria 2 — Plumbago Capensis, CC BY-SA 4.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences