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The castle is beautiful but not open to visitors. The view from the park in the square in front of the nearby church is beautiful...

View from the park on the Dora river, on the dam and on the surrounding villages: Villareggia - Cigliano - Saluggia and on clear days up to the Monferrato hills

Nestled in the rolling hills of Morena Ovest, the village of San Martino enchants visitors with its ancient charm and evocative atmosphere. Its history has its roots in the distant 11th century, when the construction of the majestic Torre-porta maggiore marked the beginning of the settlement. It was a fortified village, surrounded by mighty walls and moats that guaranteed its defense. The walls, made with pebbles arranged in a herringbone pattern and reinforced by megaliths still visible on the north side, testify to the construction skill of the time. Along the perimeter of the walls, there were at least six tower-gates, smaller in size than the main tower, which allowed access to the village. The village of San Martino was long linked to the powerful family of the Counts of San Martino, who exercised control over it for centuries. Their presence is evidenced by numerous historic buildings, including the castle, now in ruins, which dominated the village from above.

Castle of Mazze'

It's worth the trip just to see the stunning castle.

From the hill on which the Mazzè castle stands, there is a wide view of the Dora Baltea which flows placidly along the valley.

Castle with paid entrance (€15 free visit to the park and castle)