Castello di Ivrea
Savoy castle of 1358 with three towers, a former prison, visitable on set dates with the courtyard, cells and wall walks.
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About the museum
The castle of Ivrea was built in 1358 at the wish of Amadeus VI of Savoy and is one of the city's symbols, known for its towers. It stands in the historic centre, with views over the city and the morainic amphitheatre. A fourth tower was broken by an explosion in 1676.
In the past the castle was used as a prison, and the cells of that period survive. After a long period of closure and a restoration carried out by the Comune, the castle reopened to the public on 20 July 2024.
The visit includes the spacious courtyard, the old cells and the wall walks, which after the restoration have been opened to visitors for the first time.
Highlights
- Three red Savoy towers of 1358
- Spacious inner courtyard
- Cells of the former prison
- Wall walks open to the public after restoration
- View over the city and the morainic amphitheatre
Permanent exhibition
- Cortile, celle e camminamenti di ronda – Guided route through the courtyard, the cells of the former prison and the castle's wall walks.
- Founded
- 1358
- Operated by
- Comune di Ivrea
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €2groups and school parties (at least 15 people) and holders of a Museo Civico P.A. Garda ticket bought in the same month |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 13 · Free admission for under-14s. |
| Visitors with disabilities | –companion free · Free admission for people with disabilities and their companion. |
| Groups (15+ people) | €2 per personGroups and school parties of at least 15 people; booking goes through Turismo Torino e Provincia. |
| Guided visit for individuals | €10Every second Sunday of the month, at 10:00 and 11:30 |
Free admission also for holders of the Abbonamento Musei Piemonte Valle d'Aosta and the Torino+Piemonte Card, guides, journalists and accompanying teachers. Payment is by card or POS only.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 13 |
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Free admission for under-14s.
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 | The guided visits (in Italian) cover the courtyard, the cells of the former prison and the wall walks. For groups and school parties, including outside opening hours, booking is compulsory through Turismo Torino e Provincia. |
