Castello dei Principi d’Acaja
Fourteenth-century castle in Fossano with four corner towers, visitable with a guide: Sala delle Grottesche and panoramic tower.
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About the museum
The castle was built as a defensive structure by Filippo I d’Acaja between 1324 and 1332 and was later transformed by the Savoys into a noble residence. The four square towers at the corners make it the symbol of Fossano, visible even from afar.
Over the centuries it hosted illustrious figures, including Bona di Savoia and Madama Cristina di Francia, and in 1562 Emanuele Filiberto signed the Treaty of Fossano there. Between 1686 and 1687 it was used as a prison for the Waldensians, and later it served as a barracks and a prison.
Today the Biblioteca civica, with more than 150,000 volumes, is housed in the 16th-century loggias. The guided tour takes in the Sala delle Grottesche and the panoramic tower, from which there is a view of Monviso.
Highlights
- Sala delle Grottesche
- Panoramic tower with a view of Monviso
- Four square corner towers
- Loggias housing the Biblioteca civica
- Operated by
- Comune di Fossano
- Visitors per year
- approx. 4,143
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The building is protected and has architectural barriers. The climb to the tower involves about a hundred steep spiral steps with no handrail; people with mobility, heart or breathing problems, visual impairments and pregnant women are advised to limit their visit to the first floor and the Sala delle Grottesche.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Visits are possible only with a guide; booking is recommended. |
