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Frassinello Castle, located in the Monferrato area of Alessandria, has ancient origins linked to its defensive function against the Saracens, with the first official mentions dating back to the 11th century (a diploma from Henry III). Characterized by a C-shaped structure, it was owned by the Counts of Nemours and underwent significant neo-Gothic renovations in the 19th century, preserving a frescoed noble wing.

It is a fraction of the municipality of Alessandria

the castle, now a ruin, was inhabited until the beginning of the 20th century, used as a military hospital during the Great War and then as the headquarters of the local section of the fascist party, still intact throughout the first half of the last century, it was gradually the subject of dispossession and complete abandonment, so as to rapidly facilitate its degradation.

The history of its origin or construction period does not match, but my spontaneous thought was that this complex could be one of the fortress structures of the famous French architect Vauban. But in any case, the Citadelle of Alessandria is also an absolute highlight of architectural architecture as far as fortresses are concerned.

View of the town with its imposing castle from the cemetery area with the ruins of the Romanesque church of SS. Crown and Victor. Always a very suggestive place in all seasons.

Point of passage of many of my tours. I have always appreciated the majesty of the castle which is visible even from quite a distance but closed to the public (perhaps because it is private or abandoned).

XIV century castle in an unacceptable state of abandonment. It was the residence of the Baglianis until the beginning of the 19th century. In the mid-1800s, the Marquis Carlo Inviziati of Branciforte restored it and made it his home, surrounding it with a vast park and enriching it with works of art. The castle then passed to the Petitti di Roreto and from these to the Paravicini who lived there until the beginning of the 1900s. The castle was then acquired by the Municipality of Alessandria, the current owner. During the First World War it was used as a military hospital and then as the headquarters of the local section of the fascist party. It was gradually plundered and completely abandoned, and rapidly deteriorated. During the flood of 6 November 1994 the water and mud of the Tanaro further damaged the castle. https://www.preboggion.it/CastelloIT_di_AL_Casalbagliano.htm

Since June 2014 Frassinello and its Castle have become a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The castle, dating back to the 11th century, is finely restored respecting the canons of the time, hosts events and ceremonies but also has a B&B at medium-high prices. If you are passing through, it is still worth a visit