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Photo: F Ceragioli, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
At a glance
- Type
- Castle
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 45°23′36″ N, 8°14′19″ E
- Address
- Via Vettignè, 40
History and description
Vettignè Castle (Italian: Castello di Vettignè) is a castle located in Santhià, Piedmont, Italy.
History
The current structure of castle was built in the 15th century, most likely on an earlier fortification. Between 1554 and 1559 the castle and the surrounding area endured French occupation, before being returned to Savoyard control after the Treaty of Cateau-Cambrésis.
Between the late 17th and early 18th centuries, as its defensive role came to an end, the castle began to be transformed into a rural residence, and the surrounding area shifted toward an agricultural vocation, further supported by the spread of rice cultivation in the nearby countryside.
Description
The complex consists of a quadrangular building enclosing a large courtyard.
The most prominent structure is a massive fortified keep equipped with a cylindrical tower, reminiscent of the one at San Genuario Castle in Crescentino, and a small square turret projecting from the northeast corner.
The construction features machicolations and battlements, which were later raised to accommodate the addition of windows.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Castello di Vettignè».
Photos
Getting there
San Germano VercelleseTrain, nearest
4.5 km as the crow flies
Castello di VettignèVia Vettignè, 40
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Castello di Vettignè?
Castello di Vettignè is in Santhià, in the province of Vercelli (Piedmont), Italy. Address: Via Vettignè, 40. GPS coordinates: 45.39320, 8.23871.
What else is there to see near Castello di Vettignè?
Nearby you’ll find: Balocco Castle (7.6 km away), Castello di Buronzo (10.1 km away), Castello Rondolino (11.3 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 4 photos
- Vettignè castello — F Ceragioli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ingresso al Castello di Vettignè — Andrea Musuruane, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Santhià - Castello di Vettignè - 2023-09-15 18-46-32 001 — Andrea Musuruane, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Santhià - Castello di Vettignè - 2023-09-15 18-46-46 001 — Andrea Musuruane, CC BY-SA 4.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences