La Castiglia, Castle and history museum in Saluzzo, Italy.
La Castiglia is a castle in Saluzzo with four cylindrical towers connected by ramparts and a circular tower displaying the city's coat of arms. Inside, three museums are housed: a contemporary art collection, a museum of knightly civilization, and a museum dedicated to prison history.
Construction began in 1271 under Marquis Tommaso I as a fortress and residence for the ruling family. It served as the center of power for the Marquisate until 1548, when its role as a princely seat came to an end.
The name La Castiglia refers to the castellania, the medieval administrative division, and the rooms show how people lived and ruled within these walls. You can see what objects and spaces mattered to knights and nobility in their daily lives.
The collections are spread across several levels, including the basement with historical installations. It is worth allowing enough time to explore all areas and view the exhibitions at a comfortable pace.
The basement contains exhibits within former isolation cells, showing how prisons evolved in Italy. This unexpected transformation of jail space into a memorial space makes the visit particularly meaningful.
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