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Masino - Borgomasino Masino | San Giorgio Canavese - Masino (22.8 km) | Masino Castle
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Masino Castle is a memorable place to visit. Dating back to late medieval times, for ten centuries the castle was home to the Counts Valperga di Masino before it was acquired by FAI in 1987. The castle dominates the entire Canavese plain below, but over time it was transformed into a country residence and surrounded by a vast English-style park. The ashes of Arduino of Ivrea, King of Italy, are conserved in the chapel.
You can use a free audioguide or book a guided tour when visiting the castle. A bookshop, car park and bar-restaurant are nearby.
Opening times: From March to September: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; from October to mid-December and February: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; open every day, except Mondays unless it is a public holiday.
Information: Masino Castle, tel. 0125 778100 - fax 0125 778551
| Borgomasino | Masino - Borgomasino (5 minuti - km 3.7) | Borgomasino Castle
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Visitors to Borgomasino Castle will admire the imposing square tower embellished by artistic friezes in terracotta. Having been acquired by the Counts of Valperga in the 15th century, the castle is now an attractive 19th-century villa surrounded by a well-tended garden. Do not forget to visit the country wing.
Address: Via Bonfiglio, 2 - BORGOMASINO
Opening times: From 31 March to October, Saturdays and Sundays, 2 - 7 p.m.
Information: Borgomasino Castle, tel. 0125 770181
| Maglione | Borgomasino - Maglione (5 minuti - km 3) |
MACAM
Open Air Contemporary Art Museum
| MACAM Open Air Contemporary Art Museum. The open-air exhibition includes paintings, sculpture and installations by artists from all over the world. Over 150 works are added to every year at the "Artists' Festival" which is held in September.
Information: Tel. 0161 400113 |
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