Moncrivello Castle
Castle in Piedmont, Italy
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Moncrivello Castle (Italian: Castello di Moncrivello) is a castle located in Moncrivello, Piedmont, Italy.
TypeCastle
Coordinates45°19′51.38″N 7°59′45.56″E
| Moncrivello Castle | |
|---|---|
Castello di Moncrivello | |
| Moncrivello, Piedmont, Italy | |
Moncrivello Castle in 2023 | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Castle |
| Location | |
  Moncrivello Castle | |
| Coordinates | 45°19′51.38″N 7°59′45.56″E |
History
The castle dates back to around the year 1000.[1][2] Having passed to the Marquises of Monferrato in 1243, the castle was reconquered by the Bishops of Vercelli in the 14th century and granted as a fief to the Fieschi counts until 1399, when the people revolted, seized it by force, and pledged allegiance to Amadeus VIII, Duke of Savoy.[2] In the 15th century, Yolande of Valois transformed it into an elegant noble residence.[1][2][3]
In 1908, the castle was officially recognized as a national monument. It was restored in the late 20th century.[1]
