Castello di Sommariva del Bosco

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Castello di Sommariva del Bosco

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Castello di Sommariva del Bosco, Medieval castle in Sommariva del Bosco, Italy.

The Castello di Sommariva del Bosco rises from Via Santa Maria with stone walls and defensive structures characteristic of Piedmontese medieval architecture.

The castle, established in 1153, underwent ownership changes from the Roero family to the Savoia dynasty before becoming property of the Seyssel family in 1733.

The castle stands within a region known for honey production, celebrated during the annual September festival that draws visitors to Sommariva del Bosco.

Visitors can reach the castle through Via Santa Maria, located at coordinates 44.770878 latitude and 7.78559 longitude in the Province of Cuneo.

The castle exists in an area where 11 churches were built in competition with each other, creating a dense concentration of religious architecture.

Location: Sommariva del Bosco

Inception: 1153

Address: Via Santa Maria

GPS coordinates: 44.77088,7.78559

Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:02

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