Guarene Castle
| Guarene Castle | |
|---|---|
Castello di Guarene | |
| Guarene, Piedmont, Italy | |
Guarene Castle in 2018 | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Castle |
| Location | |
Guarene Castle | |
| Coordinates | 44°44′20.54″N 8°01′59.3″E / 44.7390389°N 8.033139°E |
Guarene Castle (Italian: Castello di Guarene) is a castle located in Guarene, Piedmont, Italy.
History
The castle developed as a defensive fortress during the Middle Ages.[1] In the 18th century, Count Carlo Giacinto Roero largely rebuilt the medieval manor to create a new Baroque residence that would serve as a summer residence; the works began in 1726 under his supervision, even through correspondence from Turin.[1] After Carlo Giacinto's death, his sons completed the construction.[1] In 1773, the king and the queen of Sardinia visited the castle, leaving traces of this event in the furnishings.[1] In 1899, the property passed to the Provana di Collegno family,[1][2] while in 2011 the building was acquired by new owners who transformed it into a luxury hotel, preserving a museum dedicated to its history.[1]
Description
The castle, standing atop a hill surrounded by gardens, features Piedmontese Baroque architecture influenced by the style of Filippo Juvarra, a friend and mentor of Count Roero. The layout of the building is characterized by two lateral projecting wings.[3]
References
External links
Media related to Castello di Guarene at Wikimedia Commons