The Castle of the Princes of Acaja is a historic building in Fossano, in the province of Cuneo; stands out majestically in the homonymous square of the town, characterizing the skyline. Symbol of the city, it was built in the center of the ancient village of Fossano, in a panoramic and well defensible position, at the behest of Philip I of Savoy-Acaia.
Its construction began in 1314 and already eight years later, in 1332, the fundamental structures were completed. Hundreds of workers worked on its construction; 3,355,000 bricks, 26,000 tiles, 19,861 stone carts were needed.
It houses the Historical Archive (with ancient documents dating back to the thirteenth century) and the civic library.
In June it serves as the setting for the historic Palio dei Borghi and Giostra dell'Oca.
It is included in the "Open Castles" circuit of Lower Piedmont.
Acaja Castle
Address: Piazza Castello, 31, 12045
Phone: 0172 60160
Site:
http://www.visitfossano.it/Location inserted by
Maurizio Marco Tozzi