Castello di San Giorgio Monferrato

via Gozani, 16 - 15020 San Giorgio Monferrato (AL)
Tel. +39 3286736678
E-mail: info@castellodisangiorgiomonferrato.com
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There are records of the castle and district of San Giorgio Monferrato that go back to before the year 1000, the castle being built to stop the attacks carried out by the Saracens whose raids were devastating Monferrato. In 1216, Roberto Avogado was appointed fief, the same person who had the tower built which still exists today. The Marquis of Monferrato, on the other hand, was responsible for the construction of the massive walls that can still be seen on the western side of the castle. Under the rule of the Gonzaga dynasty, the castle followed the stormy fate of the duchy, being occupied by soldiers who set fire to it causing its almost destruction. The Gozani family, appointed fief by the last descendant of the Gonzaga, re-modeled the castle and owned it until 1870, having created a beautiful park and Italian garden that can still be seen today along with the Baroque staircase on the facade of the courtyard of honor and the chapel inside the castle walls. The grand facade in Neo-Gothic style dates back to 1828 and was designed by the architect Bollati. The multi-building complex is dominated by the square tower and by the ancient ricetto, remains of brick walls are still visible.

For information on the guided tours of the Castle of San Giorgio refer to the document attached.

The Castle has joined the project "Dimore Amiche del Piemonte" of ADSI Associazione Dimore Storiche Italiane (refer to the link provided and to the booklet attached).