Descrizione prodotto
Located in the beautiful Canavese Region at less than 60 km far from Turin (approx. 70 min. drive).
More than a thousand years of the history of Piemonte, and indeed of Italy, are conserved in a fairy-tale royal palace nestling amid immense and wonderful English-style 19thcentury grounds. Castello di Masino – the residence for ten centuries of the Earls of Valperga, the supposed descendents of King Arduino – dominates the panorama of the Canavese area, and its interiors are embellished by rich ornamentation and breathtaking frescos.
The fascinating rooms tell the story of the past.
The multi-layered features of the 30 monumental rooms in the Castle are the fruits of centuries of changing tastes in decor and furnishings. The grand halls (with their sumptuous 17th- and 18thcentury frescos), the Ambassadors’ Rooms, the separate living quarters and the Apartment of Madama Reale (Christine Marie of France) all tell the tale of the family whose members were the protagonists of Piedmontese and Italian history. One of the most interesting parts of the Castle is the Ballroom, where the large windows allow the interior to come harmoniously face-to-face with the exterior, and where the walls feature trompe l’oeil frescos with theatrical curtains that open into 18th-century Arcadian landscapes, complemented in the cupola by delightful architectural perspectives. Damasks, collections of miniatures, 17th-century portraits of “beautiful ladies” in splendid oval cornices, velvet armchairs surrounding period tables, lavish console tables and delightful pottery all combine to make the “Red Living Room” a great example of the original ambience of Castello di Masino, and it has been painstakingly preserved. The nearby Palazzo delle Carrozze plays host to the extensive collection of 18th- and 19th-century coaches.
Guides, on the way to the Castle will introduce guests to the history and beauties of the region while passing villages and the beautiful countryside.
POSSIBILITY OF ARRANGING AT THE CASTLE, IN A PRIVATE ROOM, WINE TASTING-APERITIF-COCKTAIL, FOOD TASTING.
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