Masino Castle

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Masino Castle
Castello di Masino
Caravino, Piedmont, Italy
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Masino Castle
Site information
TypeCastle
Owner Fondo Ambiente Italiano
Open to
the public		Yes
Location
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Masino Castle
Location in Italy
Coordinates 45°23′31″N7°57′34″E / 45.391926°N 7.959362°E / 45.391926; 7.959362

Masino Castle (Italian : Castello di Masino) is a hill-top castle located in Caravino, Italy.

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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. [1] [2] The castle was later converted into an aristocratic residence. [1]

In 1988, the property was acquired by the Fondo Ambiente Italiano. [1] [3]

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. [2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Castello e Parco di Masino". Fondoambiente.it. 17 October 2022.
  2. 1 2 "Caravino (TO): Castello di Masino". Archeocarta.org. 17 October 2022.
  3. ↑ "Castello e Parco di Masino a Caravino". Castelliaperti.it. 17 October 2022.

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