Rivalta di Torino Castle

Description

Rivalta di Torino is home to a medieval castle, around which the town originated starting from the 11th century. The castle was destroyed in 1229 and rebuilt after that. The castle and the village were owned by the Orsini local branch until 1823. The castle has a massive appearance and was once accessed through a drawbridge, now replaced by a stone one.

Address
Via Orsini 7, Rivalta di Torino, Italy

Established
12th century

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