La Castiglia, Castle and history museum in Saluzzo, Italy.
La Castiglia stands on Piazza Castello with four cylindrical towers connected by ramparts and features a circular tower displaying the Saluzzo coat of arms.
Construction of La Castiglia began in 1271 under Marquis Tommaso I, serving as both a defensive fortress and residence for the Marquises of Saluzzo until 1548.
The Museum of Knightly Civilization presents multimedia exhibits illustrating the cultural identity and societal developments during the Marquisate of Saluzzo from 1100 to 1500.
Visitors can explore three distinct museum sections: the contemporary art collection on the ground floor, the knightly civilization museum, and the prison memory museum.
The basement level contains the Museum of Penal Memory, showcasing the evolution of Italy's prison system through installations within former isolation cells.
Location: Saluzzo
Inception: 1271
Phone: +39017546710
Email: iat@comune.saluzzo.cn.it
Website: http://saluzzoturistica.it
GPS coordinates: 44.64245,7.48745
Latest update: March 5, 2025 08:04
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