Parella Castle

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Parella Castle
Castello di Parella
Parella, Piedmont, Italy
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Parella Castle
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TypeCastle
Location
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Parella Castle
Location in Italy
Coordinates 45°25′48.55″N7°47′47.67″E / 45.4301528°N 7.7965750°E / 45.4301528; 7.7965750

Parella Castle (Italian : Castello di Parella) is a castle located in Parella, Piedmont, Italy.

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History

The castle evolved from a medieval fortified tollhouse along the road between Ivrea and Castellamonte. [1] [2] In the 14th century, after the Tuchinaggio rebellions, which likely damaged the San Martino family’s primary castle, situated further uphill in Parella, the family relocated their residence to this structure. [1]

Starting from 1545, Alessio I of the San Martino family undertook significant renovations, transforming the structure into a noble residence adorned with frescoes and decorations. [2] After centuries of ownership by the San Martino family, the castle passed through various hands including those of a religious order.

References

  1. 1 2 Angela Crosta (2011-12-15). "Parella (TO) : torre medievale". Archeocarta (in Italian). Retrieved 2024-12-27.
  2. 1 2 "Castello dei Marchesi di San Martino". Comune di Parella (in Italian). Retrieved 2024-12-27.

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