Originally built by bishop Landolfo between 1010 and 1037, it was destroyed by the Visconti army in 1347 and only one of the four towers now remains of the original building.
During the 19th century it was transformed into a private dwelling and for some years was the residence of Count Brassier of Saint-Simon, ambassador for Prussia to the Kingdom of Sardinia. George Perkins Marsh, the first United States ambassador to the Court of Savoy, and his wife Caroline Crane stayed here in 1863, leaving still-visible traces of their visit.
An Italian garden with the typical mazes so appreciated by noblemen was built Inside the castle enclosure. The ground floor now houses the civic library, while the upper floors are home to the “Italian food style education” School of cuisine.

SAFETY RULES: The guidelines issued by the Government and the Piedmont Region for the containment of the Covid-19 infection are to be followed. Groups of up to 10 people with the obligation to wear a mask. Mandatory reservations at the Ivrea Tourist Office, tel. 0125 618131 info.ivrea@turismotorino.org