Top 4 Castles around Ormea
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 4
beautiful castles to choose from around Ormea. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: May 20, 2026
Valcasotto Royal Palace
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Castello di Casotto
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Rezzo Castle
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With a quadrangular plan, the castle is equipped with four watchtowers and guard posts at the corners on the first floor.
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Historic castle, great views.
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Castle dating back to the 16th-17th century. With a quadrangular plan, the castle is equipped with four watchtowers and guard posts at the corners on the first floor. Surrounded by a defensive moat, the original drawbridge has been replaced by a stone staircase. The slate portal bears the inscription “NEC SILENTIO TRANSEUNDA”: no one could access the residence without knowing the password. Beyond the main door opens a vestibule decorated with medallions, coats of arms, and portraits of the Aleramo family, among the oldest lords of the castle. All the rooms of the palace have maintained their authenticity almost intact over the centuries. Among the noteworthy spaces are the room that hosted Saint Leonardo of Porto Maurizio and the ancient prisons. In the castle cellars rests the "Metodo Classico" Deperi made from Pigato grapes. At the base of the castle, vineyards of Ormeasco have been planted, a grape variety historically imposed on Rezzo by the Marquises at the end of the 13th century. The building still represents one of the most important Ligurian examples of a palace-fortress,
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Splendid castle located at the end of the Casotto Valley. Former Savoy residence and ancient Carthusian monastery.
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Splendid castle located at the end of the Casotto Valley. Former Savoy residence and ancient Carthusian monastery
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Spectacular view of the castle of the Aquila di Arroscia perched on the crest of the mountain. It can be reached after a short climb on a path starting from the church of San Giacomo (where it is possible to stock up on water)
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From Nasino the road begins to climb, at times with tiring slopes, up to Alto, a beautiful panoramic point and a town full of things to see, including the well-restored historic center, the castle (which can be visited by reservation) and the church with beautiful baroque frescoes. Alto is located about halfway up the hill, but the slopes decrease from here to Caprauna.
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Historic property restored and owned by the Piedmont Region, open to the public for visits
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Castle can be visited for a fee according to the guided tour calendar
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