Ivrea Castle
Ivrea Castle (Italian: Castello d'Ivrea) is a castle located at Piazza Castello in Ivrea, Italy. It was built on behalf of Amadeus VI, Count of Savoy, in 1358.
| Ivrea Castle | |
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Castello d'Ivrea | |
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 Ivrea Castle in winter | |
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| Type | Castle |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1358 |
Ivrea was built to signify the dominance of the House of Savoy over the region. The castle has four towers erected on a plan flank. It is located next to a cathedral and a bishop's palace. The castle is mentioned in the work of Giosuè Carducci.[1][2][3]
In the 18th century, Irvrea was converted to a prison. In 1970, it was restored as a castle.
References
- "Castle – Château - CASTELLO DI IVREA - Ivrea". www.petitfute.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-01-18.
- "CASTELLO DI IVREA". Turismo Torino e Provincia. Retrieved 2021-01-18.
- "Ivrea Castle". Anfiteatro Morenico Ivrea. Retrieved 2021-01-18.
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