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Photo: F Ceragioli, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
At a glance
- Type
- Castle
- Coordinates
- 45°15′27″ N, 7°33′28″ E
History and description
Grosso Castle (Italian: Castello di Grosso), also known as Palazzo Armano, is a castle located in Grosso, Piedmont, Italy.
History
The castle is the result of the reconstruction carried out in 1655 by brothers Giovanni, Giacomo, and Bernardino Armano, Counts of Grosso and Villanova, on the ruins of an older medieval castle. The reconstruction not only reaffirmed the family's dominance over the area but also led to the construction of the private chapel dedicated to the Holy Shroud, as evidenced by a plaque preserved inside the chapel itself.
Description
The castle consists of a large three-story central structure facing a square, with a lower side wing ending in the chapel. The façade is characterized by two large projecting sections with small hanging towers and a central tower. Inside, the rooms are richly decorated with frescoes and coffered ceilings. The grand hall, adorned with painted beams and rosettes, reflects the 17th-century Baroque style. The property also includes an Italian garden.
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Photos
Getting there
Villanova - GrossoTrain, nearest
1.0 km as the crow flies
Grosso Castle
Aeroporto di Torino9.7 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 Grosso Castle?
Grosso Castle is in Grosso, in the province of Torino (Piedmont), Italy. GPS coordinates: 45.25739, 7.55788.
What else is there to see near Grosso Castle?
Nearby you’ll find: Palazzo dei Marchesi D'Oria (4.6 km away), Torre civica di Aymone di Challant (6.9 km away), Castello di Baratonia (7.2 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 3 photos
- Grosso castello — F Ceragioli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Palazzo Armano a Grosso - 2024 — Mastrocom, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chiesa della Santa Sindone — Mastrocom, CC BY-SA 3.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences