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- Free 1st Sunday
Photo: Ysogo, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
At a glance
- Type
- Castle
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 44°36′39″ N, 8°00′01″ E
- Address
- Via Castello 1, 12050 Serralunga d'Alba
History and description
Serralunga d'Alba Castle (Italian: Castello di Serralunga d'Alba) is a castle located in Serralunga d'Alba, Piedmont, Italy.
History
Originally, in the 12th century, the site was occupied by a watchtower belonging to the local lords, descendants of Bonifacio del Vasto. After the fief passed to Manfredo of Saluzzo in 1190, the Falletti family of Barolo acquired it in and decided to demolish the pre-existing tower in 1340 to build the current castle under Pietrino and his son Goffredo II. Unlike many other fortresses, the building underwent very few modifications over the centuries, preserving its original medieval structure.
Purchased by the state in 1949, the castle underwent major restoration work to ensure its preservation. Since 2015, it has been managed by the Regional Directorate of Museums of Piedmont, which oversees its promotion and public access.
Description
The castle is considered one of the best-preserved examples of a 14th-century noble castle in Piedmont. It stands in a commanding hilltop position overlooking the village of Serralunga d'Alba and the vineyards of the Langhe.
The castle consists of several architecturally significant parts. The Palacium, an imposing elongated structure with large overlapping halls, is flanked by a cylindrical tower, a square tower, and a chapel decorated with 15th-century frescoes depicting the Martyrdom of Saint Catherine of Alexandria.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Serralunga d'Alba Castle».
Photos
Getting there
AlbaTrain, nearest
10.0 km as the crow flies
Serralunga d'Alba CastleVia Castello 1, 12050 Serralunga d'Alba
Aeroporto di Cuneo-Levaldigi30.7 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Serralunga d'Alba Castle?
Serralunga d'Alba Castle is in Serralunga d'Alba, in the province of Cuneo (Piedmont), Italy. Address: Via Castello 1, 12050 Serralunga d'Alba. GPS coordinates: 44.61077, 8.00018.
What are the opening hours of Serralunga d'Alba Castle?
According to OpenStreetMap the opening hours are: 16 March to 30 April, 1 May to 31 October · Saturday and Sunday: 10:30–13:30, 14:30–18:30; 1 May to 31 October · Monday, Thursday and Friday: 14:30–18:30; 1 November to 10 November · Monday, Thursday and Friday: 14:30–17:30; 1 November to 10 November, 11 November to 30 November · Saturday and Sunday: 10:30–13:30, 14:30–17:30; 1 December, 7 December to 8 December, 28 December to 29 December: 10:30–13:30, 14:30–17:30. Always check the official website before your visit.
How much does it cost to visit Serralunga d'Alba Castle?
There is an admission charge. Up-to-date prices are on the official website.
What else is there to see near Serralunga d'Alba Castle?
Nearby you’ll find: Monforte d'Alba (4 km away), WI. MU. Museo del Vino (4.4 km away), Falletti Castle (4.5 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
- Serralunga d'Alba - Castello di Serralunga - 2023-09-28 22-49-15 001 — Ysogo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Castello di Serralunga - Serralunga d'Alba, Cuneo, Italy - November 2, 2021 — Giorgio Galeotti, CC BY 4.0
- Castello di Serralunga d'Alba, Piemonte, Italy — Christoph Strässler, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Castello di Serralunga d'Alba — Tiziana Mercurio, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Castello Serralunga d’Alba-1 — Rufus46, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Castle Serralunga d'Alba 19-3-22 — Jeanne Griffin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Serralunga Castle - Serralunga d'Alba, Cuneo, Italy - November 2, 2021 01 — Giorgio Galeotti, CC BY 4.0
- Serralunga Castle - Serralunga d'Alba, Cuneo, Italy - November 2, 2021 — Giorgio Galeotti, CC BY 4.0
- Serralunga d'Alba (10) - Scorcio del castello Falletti — Casalmaggiore Provincia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences