Favria Castle

45°19′54.07″N 7°41′24.26″E / 45.3316861°N 7.6900722°E / 45.3316861; 7.6900722TypeCastle

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

History

The castle dates back to the 12th century. It belonged for a long time to the Marquises of Montferrat, serving as protection of their domains. In 1446, William VIII, Marquis of Montferrat took steps towards the consolidation of the castle, giving impetus to the development of the settlement of Favria.[1]

The property then belonged to the Solaro di Govone family, who transformed the castle into an elegant residence. The castle remains a private property today.[1][2]

Description

The castle is located in the center of the town of Favria and is surrounded by a large private garden.

References

  1. ^ a b "Castello di Favria". castlesintheworld. Retrieved 2020-12-03.
  2. ^ "Il Castello dei Marchesi del Monferrato (Sec. XII)". Comune di Favria. Retrieved 2020-12-03.
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