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At a glance
- Type
- Castle
- Period
- Middle Ages, 1358
- Materials
- Brick
- Area
- 905 m²
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 45°28′04″ N, 7°52′27″ E
- Address
- Piazza Castello, 10 - 10015 Ivrea (TO)
History and description
Ivrea Castle (Italian: Castello d'Ivrea) is a castle located at Piazza Castello in Ivrea, Italy.
History
It was built in 1358 on behalf of Amadeus VI, Count of Savoy to signify the dominance of the House of Savoy over the region.
In 1676, the northwestern tower, which served as powder magazine, was struck by a lightning. The resulting explosion caused 51 deads, 187 damaged houses and the collapse of the tower itself. The tower has never been rebuilt to its full height.
In the 18th century, the castle was converted into a prison, at the beginning destined to State prisoners only, and later also to common prisoners. It retained this function until 1970.
The castle is currently owned by the Municipality of Ivrea, which, in recent years, has intensified restoration efforts to open it to the public. Some recent restoration works, which began in January 2023, led to its reopening in July 2024.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Ivrea Castle».
Timeline
- 1358Built
Events and people from Wikidata (CC0).
Photos
Getting there
IvreaTrain, nearest
700 m as the crow flies
Ivrea CastlePiazza Castello, 10 - 10015 Ivrea (TO)
Aeroporto di Torino34.5 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 Ivrea Castle?
Ivrea Castle is in Ivrea, in the province of Torino (Piedmont), Italy. Address: Piazza Castello, 10 - 10015 Ivrea (TO). GPS coordinates: 45.46787, 7.87410.
How old is Ivrea Castle?
Wikidata dates it to 1358.
What else is there to see near Ivrea Castle?
Nearby you’ll find: Palazzo del Vescovado (100 m away), Palazzo della Credenza (200 m away), Palazzo di Città (200 m 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 9 photos
- Ivrea Castello Veduta 06 — Laurom, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Castello di Ivrea inverno 1 — Plumbago Capensis, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Castello di Ivrea — Pmk58, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Castello Ivrea-1 — Rufus46, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Castle of Ivrea (1) — Krzysztof Golik, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ivrea - castello di Ivrea - 2026-09-14 13-29-46 001 — CeciliaCas, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ivrea - castello di Ivrea - RQ — Blootes, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ivrea Castello 02 — Laurom, Public domain
- Ivrea Castello Bifora 02 — Laurom, CC BY-SA 3.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences