Ivrea
The Medieval Castle with Red Towers
Located in the historic heart of Ivrea, the Castle with Red Towers – as Giosuè Carducci described it – once again welcomes visitors.
Built in 1358 by the will of Amedeo VI of Savoy, the building has been the site of political events and lavish medieval feasts. It still retains its defensive fortress character with its commanding position over the city.
It is one of the symbols of Ivrea, with its distinctive profile of three towers (the fourth tower, intended as a munitions depot, was reduced to the height of the walkways in 1676 following a violent explosion).
After a long period of closure, during which significant restoration work was carried out by the Municipality of Ivrea – the owner of the property – it is now possible to discover its history and curiosities through a guided tour. The tour allows visitors to explore the large courtyard, some of the cells dating back to the period when the Castle was used as a prison, and to climb the walkways, which have never been open to the public before.
From the top, you can admire a splendid panorama of the city, the Eporedian Morainic Amphitheater, and gaze from the Canavese area to the entrance of the Aosta Valley.
Where
Ivrea
When
20/07 - 27/10 Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Duration
1h
Guide
English
Rates
Full ticket: € 13.00
Reduced ticket: € 11.00
Special resident ticket: € 10.00
The reduced ticket is reserved for: visitors aged 6 to 25 years
The free ticket is reserved for: visitors aged 0 to 5 years, people with disabilities (with an accompanying person if needed), holders of the Piemonte Valle d’Aosta Museums Subscription and Formula Extra, accredited journalists (upon notification to the email address booking@kalata.it), and licensed tour guides
The special resident ticket is reserved for: residents of the Municipality of Ivrea (with identity document verification)
Schedules
July 20 – October 27, 2024
- Friday: guided tours at 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM (excluding the month of October)
- Saturday, Sunday, and holidays: guided tours at 10:30 AM | 11:30 AM | 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM
Meeting place
Castle entrance, Piazza Castello, 15 minutes before the start of the tour.
Your experience
- Guided tour in Italian included in the entrance ticket.
Useful information
- Without a reservation, participation in guided tours cannot be guaranteed.
- There are architectural barriers that allow only partial accessibility to the castle’s interior spaces (no walkways) for people with motor disabilities.
- The use of devices for taking photographs is allowed.
- Animals of any kind are not permitted. For safety reasons, the only animals allowed are assistance dogs for people with disabilities.
Info and reservations
For more information, you can contact the number +39 0174330976 (WhatsApp) or send an email to booking@kalata.it.