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Dramatic and impressive, the Castello di Piovera is located just a few kilometres from the “Alessandria Est” exit of the A21 motorway.
Surrounded by an extensive park with an attached farm, the castle is still defended by its curtain walls and moat dating back to the 14th century.
Built on the site of previous Roman and Carolingian encampments and the ruins of a convent, the castle was constructed as a fortress by the Visconti family of Milan. It then passed into the hands of the Mandellis, the Gallaratis, the Spanish Omodeis, the Sforzas and then the Savoys, who conferred the Piovera estate to Francesco Maria Balbi, the last feudatory.
In the 19th century it was transformed into the Romantic-style noble residence seen today, though the original U-shaped structure was kept intact. The castle still shows traces of black plaster, perhaps applied in mourning for the death of Napoleon Bonaparte.
In the 1960s it passed into the hands of the pioneering Count Niccolò Calvi di Bergolo who opened it to the public, becoming an example to other owners of private historical residences. |
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| Open: |
25, 28, 29 April;
1°; 6; 13; 20; 26 e 27 May;
16; 17; 24; 30 June;
1°July;
9; 15; 16; 23; 30 September;
7; 21; 28 October;
Other openings and groups visits on reservation
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| Fixed times: |
Only on at 3.30 p.m.
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| Schedules: |
Two tours per day available from April to September
Reservations preferred |
| Entry: |
Whole: 7,00 €
Discounted: 4,00 € (children); |
| Visits: |
Tours conducted by the owners.
Etiquette classes and group lessons on table setting available.
The old barn lays host to the Museum of Old Trades, a rich collection of antique utensils and tools belonging to farmers and tradesmen. |
| For educational institutions: |
Guided thematic tours and workshops both inside and outside are available. Such themes include: "Playing with Art", "Discover the 5 Senses", "Libraries and the History of Books", "Walking in the Park" and "Remembering Old Trades" |
| Informations: |
Via Balbi 4, 15040 Piovera (AL)
Tel: +39 0131 698128
Fax: +39 0131 698814
Email: castelpiovera@tiscali.it |
| Directions: |
Take A21/E70 to Alessandria Est Exit, take the SP82 near Castelceriolo until Piovera. |
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No |
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No |
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No |
| Ceremonies/weddings: |
Available for weddings: the greenhouse, garden, inner courtyard and cellars. |
| Events/convention: |
Available the greenhouse, garden, inner courtyard and cellars.
No pre-equipped rooms but equipment rent and installation is possible; |
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