Montalto_Dora_Castle

Montalto Dora Castle

Montalto Dora Castle

Castle in Montalto Dora, Piedmont, Italy

Montalto Dora Castle (Italian: Castello di Montalto Dora) is a castle located in Montalto Dora, Piedmont, Italy.

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History

The castle was built in the first half of the 12th century on top of Monte Crovero reflecting in the waters of Lake Pistono,[1] being first mentioned under the name of castrum monsalti in a document dating from 1140.

During the 14th and 15th century, the castle was modified and enlarged to better serve from a defensive viewpoint.

In the 19th century, the castle was renovated under the direction of architects Carlo Nigra and Alfredo d'Andrade, who also used it as a model and source of inspiration when designing the Borgo Medioevale in Turin.

References

  1. [1]
    Federica Sesia. "Montalto Dora, Castello". Mondi Medievali.

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