Castles
Castello di Rocca De' Baldi
Category: Castles
The Castello di Rocca de’Baldi was built at the end of the 12th century to offer protection and shelter to the residents of the area and to protect them from possible Saracen raids. Because of the town’s strategic position, the castle suffered attacks and sieges until finally, in 1543, Spanish troops burned it and sacked it, sparing only the tower. During the 17th century, it was restored and enlarged with the addition of a staircase and various rooms. The Marquis Gaspare Filippo di Morozzo in 1710 had a new wing built, today easily recognizable in that it is painted pink, following the design of the architect Francesco Gallo. The castle, now the property of the community, houses a singular ex-voto collection as well as the Museo Etnografico Provinciale.
Information
Piazza Pio VII - 12047 Rocca De' Baldi (Cn)
Tel.: +39.0174.587103
E-mail: turistico@comune.mondovi.cn.it
