Name: Castello di Ivrea
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Location: Ivrea, Torino, Piedmont, Italy

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1. From Ivrea to the Big Bench of Lake Pistono − loop tour

12.9km

00:56

120m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Lago San Michele – Andrate loop from Ivrea

32.8km

02:36

850m

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3. Lago San Michele – Naviglio di Ivrea loop from Strambino

49.0km

03:03

300m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elia Sacchelli

November 30, 2023

So much history in just one castle. In the city of Ivrea the large Castle was once the residence of the Savoys, before becoming a military garrison. In addition to this, it was then transformed and used as a prison. The location is very strategic as is the very characteristic structure.

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Willem VS

September 2, 2024

The Castello di Ivrea, also known as the “Castello dalle rosse torri” (Castle of the Red Towers), is an impressive medieval castle that towers over the town of Ivrea in the Piedmont region.

The castle was built in 1358 by order of Amedeo VI of Savoy, also known as the Conte Verde. It served as a symbol of Savoyard rule over Ivrea and Canavese, mainly for defensive purposes. It stands on a hill overlooking the town and the road to the Valle d’Aosta.

The castle has four imposing round towers that characterize its structure. These towers, each 34 meters high, are located next to the cathedral and the bishop’s palace. The castle walls were once surrounded by a wide moat, and the only access was via a drawbridge. From the battlements, defenders could throw stones and boiling water at attackers. Unfortunately, the interior of the castle was completely dismantled and altered when it served as a political and criminal prison from 1700 to 1970. Once a stronghold of power and defense, the castle was transformed by time and the changing needs of society.

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Location: Ivrea, Torino, Piedmont, Italy

Castello di Ivrea

1. From Ivrea to the Big Bench of Lake Pistono − loop tour

2. Lago San Michele – Andrate loop from Ivrea

3. Lago San Michele – Naviglio di Ivrea loop from Strambino

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