Castles Open in Piedmont — Sunday 17 May 2026

The Castles Open Day in Piedmont takes place on Sunday 17 May 2026. For one day over 60 historic sites — castles, villas, palaces, towers and historic villages — open their doors with guided tours, exhibitions, reenactments and activities for families.

Below is a practical selection of openings with essential information to plan your visit. Always check schedules and access rules with each site before leaving, and book in advance when recommended.

Provinces involved

• Turin
• Novara
• Biella
• Asti
• Alessandria
• Cuneo

Recommended route: Turin area (selection)

• Castello Quattro Torri — Arignano
  Address: Via Garibaldi 4, Arignano
  Time: guided tour at 15:00
  Price: full €10; reduced fares available
  Booking: required
• Castello di Castelguelfo — Pessione di Chieri
  Address: Via Castelguelfo 37, Pessione di Chieri
  Times: guided tours at 11:00 and 15:00
  Price: full €10; reduced €6
  Booking: recommended
• Castello di Montalto Dora — Montalto Dora
  Address: Regione Castello, Montalto Dora
  Times: hourly visits from 10:00 to 18:00
  Price: free entry
  Note: access on foot from town centre; wear comfortable shoes
• Villa Il Meleto — Agliè
  Address: Via Meleto 23, Agliè
  Times: 09:00-12:30 and 14:00-19:00
  Price: full €8; reduced €6
  Note: recommended for enthusiasts of Piemonte literature
• Castello and Park of Masino — Caravino
  Address: Via al Castello 1, Caravino
  Times: 10:00-18:00
  Price: Castle and Park full €15; FAI members free
  Note: booking advised during busy periods

Selection: Novara province

• Castello di Vinzaglio — Vinzaglio
  Times: visits by reservation
  Price: to be checked when booking
• Castello Dal Pozzo — Oleggio Castello
  Address: Via Visconti 8, Oleggio Castello
  Times: morning visits by reservation
  Note: 24-hectare park with botanical interest; reservation recommended
• Antonio and Carmela Calderara Foundation — Vacciago di Ameno
  Address: Via Bardelli 9, Vacciago di Ameno
  Times: free visits from 15:00 to 18:00
  Price: free entry; guided tours on request for a fee

Practical tips

• Book in advance: many sites limit access and require reservations.
• Check times: guided tours and free openings may have different schedules.
• Getting there: some castles involve short walks or secondary roads—allow travel time.
• Tickets and concessions: check prices, free-entry rules for residents and accessibility information.
• Weather: have an alternative plan for outdoor park visits in case of rain.

Castles Open Day is an opportunity to explore Piedmont's historical and landscape heritage: pick the route that matches your interests and prepare ahead for the best experience.