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Photo: Blackcat, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
At a glance
- Type
- Castle
- Area
- 1,990 m²
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 45°23′31″ N, 7°57′34″ E
- Address
- Via del Castello, 1, 10010 Caravino
History and description
Masino Castle (Italian: Castello di Masino) is a hill-top castle located in Caravino, Italy.
History
The castle's existence is documented as far back as 1070. Its original owner was the Valperga dynasty, which, legend has it, were descended from Arduino, the first king of Italy. Due to its strategic location, the castle was besieged and damaged several times throughout its existence, including by the House of Savoy in the 15th century, by the French in the 16th century, and by the Spanish in the 17th century.
The castle was later converted into an aristocratic residence.
In 1988, the property was acquired by the Fondo Ambiente Italiano.
Description
The castle lies on the top of a morainic relief rising from the Ivrea Plain at the foothills of the Alps. The property includes extensive gardens.
The structure features a quadrangular plan with an imposing keep.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Masino Castle».
Photos
Getting there
StrambinoTrain, nearest
5.7 km as the crow flies
Masino CastleVia del Castello, 1, 10010 Caravino
Aeroporto di Torino32.2 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 Masino Castle?
Masino Castle is in Caravino, in the province of Torino (Piedmont), Italy. Address: Via del Castello, 1, 10010 Caravino. GPS coordinates: 45.39193, 7.95936.
What are the opening hours of Masino Castle?
According to OpenStreetMap the opening hours are: Jun 01-22: We-Su 11:00-19:00; Jun 23-Aug 26: We, Th, Sa, Su 11:00-19:00, Fr 11:00-22:00; Aug 27-31: We-Su 11:00-19:00. Always check the official website before your visit.
What else is there to see near Masino Castle?
Nearby you’ll find: Castello di Borgomasino (4 km away), Azeglio Castle (4.6 km away), Castello di Albiano d'Ivrea (4.9 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 9 photos
- Castello di Masino ext — Blackcat, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Caravino - Castello di Masino - 2024-09-03 18-56-55 001 — Viaggiamocela, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Caravino - Castello di Masino - pratone di eufrasia — Guglielmo di Rivoli, CC0
- Caravino Castello di Masino Bastione 1 — Zairon, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Caravino Castello di Masino Esterno Lato Est — Zairon, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Caravino Castello di Masino Esterno Lato Nord — Zairon, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Caravino Castello di Masino Esterno Lato Sud 1 — Zairon, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Caravino Castello di Masino Giardino 1 — Zairon, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Castello di Masino - fontana — Moroboshi, CC BY-SA 3.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences