Rivarossa Castle

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Rivarossa Castle
Castello di Rivarossa
Rivarossa, Piedmont, Italy
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Rivarossa Castle
Coordinates 45°15′00.94″N7°42′58.33″E / 45.2502611°N 7.7162028°E / 45.2502611; 7.7162028
TypeCastle

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

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History

The origins of the castle are not precisely documented, but the existence feudal residence belonging to the Counts of Valperga is recorded as early as 1237. [1] In the 16th century, following the Battle of Volpiano, the structure suffered significant damage. [1] [2] Over the centuries, the building underwent several modifications, including a major restoration in 1825 carried out by the Daziani family, who owned the estate at the time. [1]

Description

The castle retains elements of its original structure, including the defensive perimeter wall on the main façade. On the right side, a casemate is still visible, while beyond the walls stands a tower, on top of which an eclectic-style tribune was later built, creating a scenic belvedere. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Castello dei Valperga". Comune di Rivarossa (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-03-05.
  2. ↑ "Riserva Naturale della Vauda: Località: Rivarossa" (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-03-05.

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