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Castles in the Monferrato area

The Monferrato area is known as the Italian region with the highest concentration of castles. The amazing hill landscape is dominated by little villages and enriched with a lot of castles, each of them with its own history and characteristics to discover.

Here you are some information about castles that organise guided tours and visits throught the year, starting from those that joined the event "Castelli Aperti", events that usually take place from March to October* (for more information please visit the website "Castelli Aperti").

In order to organize your visit in the best possible way we suggest to contact in advance the castle you are interested in.

For more information:

Tourist Information Office
Casale Monferrato
+39 0142 444 330
chiosco@comune.casale-monferrato.al.it

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* We listed the castles that took part in "Castelli Aperti" in 2020

* * Castles that joined the event "Castelli Aperti"

Gabiano Castle

One of the most ancient and largest castles in the Monferrato area, it boasts more than a century of history.

The maze in the park is an historical monument and a rare example within Piedmont historical gardens.

For more information plese visit the website Castelli Aperti - Castello di Gabiano

Sannazzaro Castle in Giarole

The origin of the castle dates back to the end of 1200 and the beginning of 1300, according to some documents; it became a country-residence in the XVIII century.

The XIX century English garden includes centennial trees.

More information on the website Castelli Aperti - Castello Sannazzaro

Ph. credit ATL Alexala

Uviglie Castle in Rosignano Monferrato

The castle was built between 1239 and 1271 and was a noble residence from the XVI Century. It offers wide frescoed halls on the ground floor while the historic cellars show the winegrowing tradition.

The centennial old park is one of Piedmont historic gardens.

For more information please visit the website Castelli Aperti - Castello di Uviglie

Ph. credit ATL Alexala

Othe Castles in the Monferrato Casalese area

Monferrato Castle in Casale M.to

Giovanni II Paleologo, Marquis of Monferrato, ordered to build the current castle and the work continued till 1357. When Giovanni II Paleologo died, the Gonzaga of Mantova took charge of Casale. Because of the new military techniques the castle was reinforced. They strengthened the walls and the plan form was modified, becoming hexagonal (we can still see it). With the crisis of the Gonzala's dynasty, the castle was about to face an unstoppable decline. The city fell into Savoy's hands in 1708 and the castle became a barracks.

Nowadays it is a location for events and temporary exhibitions.

(English text: http://www.comune.casale-monferrato.al.it/castle)