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, built between the end of the 11th century and the 18th century, is located at the foot of the Italian Alps. We will explore its history and admire the works of art it houses. Notably, in 1560, the castle was home to the court of Emanuele Filiberto of Savoy and Marguerite de Valois.

The spaces to be explored include the Hall of the Coats of Arms and the loggetta delle magiche grottesche, featuring frescoes by Pietro Dolce depicting imaginary and monstrous creatures reminiscent of the works of Hieronymus Bosch. We will also observe 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 with farewells outside the Tapparelli d'Azeglio Castle complex.