What to visit
9 castles in Cuneo to visit
- On the rolling hills of the province of Cuneo, towers the Castle of Manta, an authentic jewel of international Gothic art, preserving in its baronial hall an admirable testimony of this artistic period.
- In the picturesque landscape of Barolo, the majestic Castle of Barolo stands proud, masterfully narrating a thousand years of history, full of fascinating events and intriguing curiosities.
- Imposing and majestic, Grinzane Cavour Castle, begun in the first half of the 13th century, proudly dominates the Langhe landscape with its mighty keep and complex ornamentation of turrets, a tangible symbol of a glorious era.
- Among the hills of Serralunga d'Alba, stands the Castle of Serralunga d'Alba, an imposing construction erected between 1340 and 1350, which fascinates with its vertical grandeur, providing an unparalleled scenic spectacle.
- In the enchanting setting of the upper Stura di Demonte valley, the imposing fortifications of the Fort of Vinadio, rediscovered only recently, represent one of the most significant examples of military architecture in the Alps, bearing witness to past eras of battles and defensive strategies.
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Commissioned by the Marquis Taparelli d'Azeglio in 1831, Roccolo Castle stands proudly, embodying an important example of neo-medieval revival in Piedmont, enriching the region's architectural landscape.
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Strategically located along the important communication route between Albenga and the Tanaro Valley, the Conti Cepollini Castle, erected in 1320 by the Cepollini family, reveals its majesty, tangible evidence of ancient alliances and trade.
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Among the first mountainous reliefs separating the Pellice Valley and the Po Valley, stands the Castle-Fort of Bagnolo, surrounded by ancient walls, centuries-old farmsteads and muliti, proudly testifying to the past centuries and its strategic importance.
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Dominating the ancient town of Fossano, the Acaja Castle stands majestically in the square of the same name, an undisputed symbol of the town and the ancient family of the Princes of Acaja. Commissioned by Philip I of Savoy-Acaja, it represents an icon of power and defense, reflecting the prestige and grandeur of the past.