Tapparelli d'Azeglio Castles Guided Tour

On this guided tour of the Tapparelli d'Azeglio Castles, we will discover a significant ensemble of historic buildings on the slopes of Monte Viso.

Tour Description

At the scheduled time, we will meet at the entrance to the Tapparelli d'Azeglio Castles in Lagnasco, composed of three buildings dating back to 1100. This group of fortresses, built between the end of the 11th century and the 18th century, is set at the foot of the Italian Alps. The tour will cover the history of the castle and its art collections.

Notably, in 1560, the castle served as the home for the court of Emanuele Filiberto of Savoy and Marguerite de Valois. We will explore the Hall of the Coats of Arms, which features a large collection, and the loggetta delle magiche grottesche, showcasing frescoes by Pietro Dolce that depict imaginary and monstrous creatures, similar to those found in the works of Hieronymus Bosch.

Additionally, we will examine the architectural and artistic evolution of the castles while appreciating the frescoes and plastic works from 17th-century Piedmontese Mannerism.

The visit will last 45 minutes, concluding with farewells outside the Tapparelli d'Azeglio Castle complex.