Tapparelli d'Azeglio Castles Guided Tour

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

Tour Description

At the indicated time, we'll meet at the entrance to the Tapparelli d'Azeglio Castles in Lagnasco, a complex made up of three buildings dating back to 1100. This group of fortresses was built between the end of the 11th century and the 18th century and is located at the foot of the Italian Alps. We will take you inside to discover its history and notable works of art.

The castle was home to the court of Emanuele Filiberto of Savoy and Marguerite de Valois in 1560. Among the different spaces to explore is the Hall of the Coats of Arms with its large collection, and the loggetta delle magiche grottesche, featuring frescoes by Pietro Dolce. These depict imaginary and monstrous creatures reminiscent of Hieronymus Bosch's work.

We will discuss the architectural and artistic development of the castles while admiring the frescoes and plastic works of 17th-century Piedmontese Mannerism. The visit will last 45 minutes, concluding outside the Tapparelli d'Azeglio Castle complex.