Samone Castle
Castle in Piedmont, Italy
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Samone Castle (Italian: Castello di Samone), also known as Villa Garda, is a castle located in Samone, Piedmont, Italy.
| Samone Castle | |
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Castello di Samone | |
Samone Castle in 2025 | |
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| General information | |
| Location | Samone, Piedmont, Italy |
| Coordinates | 45°27′08.85″N 7°50′37.56″E |
History
The castle was built in the second half of the 18th century by Francesco Antonio Garda as a countryside residence, on the remains of a previous 16th-century structure. Over the decades, the building underwent various modifications by his descendants and new owners.[1] Italian art collector and politician Pier Alessandro Garda also lived in the castle.[2]
Description
The castle stands halfway up the hill overlooking the town of Samone. The building features a Neoclassical style.
