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Villar Dora Castle

Villar Dora Castle

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Villar Dora Castle

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Location: Villar Dora, Torino, Piedmont, Italy

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LucaOmarBergamasco

February 19, 2023

Cycling

Unfortunately, the castle cannot be visited (private); but even seen from the outside it makes a nice effect. It dominates the town of Villar Dora, and you can walk around it, passing through some beautiful, well-restored and very picturesque medieval streets. The Town Hall Square is perhaps the best spot to see it. The Town Hall and the little church on the square are also worth a look. Water point always open near the Town Hall.

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1001nanot - Guida Ciclismo

December 19, 2020

Road cycling

The first documents in which the Castle is mentioned date back to 1287 and describe it as consisting of three distinct buildings, each inhabited by a different feudal family, owner of a third of the fief.
In the seventeenth century the Castle was again subject to changes, which gave it its current form, and was also partially damaged by a fire during the campaign of Marshal Catinat for the capture of Avigliana (1691). (cit. Institutional website of the Municipality of Villar Dora)

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Siro Arias Valdés - Testadicorsa

April 2, 2024

Road cycling

I didn't visit it when passing by. Still, I know it's worth it because the views from outside are very cool.

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Villar Dora Castle – Secondary Road Towards Turin loop from Collegno

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Elevation 410 m

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Location: Villar Dora, Torino, Piedmont, Italy

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