Castle of the Princes of Acaja, Medieval castle in Fossano, Italy.
The Castle of the Princes of Acaja features four corner towers connected by thick stone walls and stands prominently in the center of Fossano.
The construction of this fortified structure began in 1314 under the direction of Philip of Savoy-Acaja as a military stronghold in northern Italy.
The castle houses permanent exhibitions that display medieval artifacts, local historical documents, and traditional objects from the Piedmont region.
Guided tours of the castle operate daily from 10:00 to 18:00, with multilingual guides available upon reservation at the entrance office.
The castle's central courtyard contains a system of underground passages that connected different sections of the fortress during medieval times.
Location: Fossano
Inception: 1314
Address: Piazza Castello
GPS coordinates: 44.54958,7.72247
Latest update: March 7, 2025 07:09
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