Castiglia Di Saluzzo
Castiglia Di Saluzzo
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10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Paolo D
Fossano, Italy1,383 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
Until February 25, on the second floor of the castle it is possible to visit the exhibition "Photography is woman" which presents 120 works by photographers from the Magnum Photos agency, from the post-war period to today.
Of the 18 authors present, 12 are women and this explains the title of the event. The female gaze on the world has its own peculiarity, which can be felt starting from the photos of Inge Morath and Eve Arnold: it is more delicate, more respectful, more careful not to hurt the subject represented even at the expense of the scoop. This can be seen from the comparison with the "male" works in the six sections into which the exhibition is divided. Through the shots of different generations, origins, authors and languages, the changes in life and customs of the last seventy years flow before our eyes.
The explanatory panels that introduce the various sections are effective and the captions under each work are useful, but, if you can, choose the guided tour, which is very appreciable.
Of the 18 authors present, 12 are women and this explains the title of the event. The female gaze on the world has its own peculiarity, which can be felt starting from the photos of Inge Morath and Eve Arnold: it is more delicate, more respectful, more careful not to hurt the subject represented even at the expense of the scoop. This can be seen from the comparison with the "male" works in the six sections into which the exhibition is divided. Through the shots of different generations, origins, authors and languages, the changes in life and customs of the last seventy years flow before our eyes.
The explanatory panels that introduce the various sections are effective and the captions under each work are useful, but, if you can, choose the guided tour, which is very appreciable.

Written January 22, 2024
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ldstephens33
Brighton, Ontario13 contributions
Sep 2014 • Couples
While researching my ancestors, I discovered that Tomasso I Marquis di Saluzzo, who built the original part of this castle, was my 23 Great Grandfather. Unfortunately, it was closed when I got there - only open Sunday afternoons while renovating.
Written March 22, 2015
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Suzlivo
Kiama, Australia61 contributions
Apr 2017 • Family
We recently visited the castle in Saluzzo. The children (14,10,8) had a wonderful time. We really enjoyed the wolf exhibition and the medieval section of the castle and the English information was so informative. The prison was interesting however we didn't understand a lot as there was no English translation in this section. Would recommend a Visit here if in Saluzzo.
Written April 23, 2017
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Camillo F
Italy787 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
A building that would be interesting if you could visit it without being forced into endless exhibitions. The one on prisons would be nice if there were a tenth of the writings. Leaving aside the part of modern art, the part about the Middle Ages is once again verbose and there are only copies. The castle cannot be seen.

Written December 30, 2023
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FedericaV84
Milan, Italy173 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
Don't loose ti visit the Old Castle offline Saluzzo. Get these TripAdvisor:
1. Discovery the history of its architecture and walk where the prisoners' guards worked until the Castiglia was a prison;
2. Visit the museum to discover the ancien prisons;
3. Visit the museum dedicated to the cavaliers and get the whole history of the marquise;
4. If you like, there's a museum of contemporary art.
Everything is new and multimedial, wonderful!
1. Discovery the history of its architecture and walk where the prisoners' guards worked until the Castiglia was a prison;
2. Visit the museum to discover the ancien prisons;
3. Visit the museum dedicated to the cavaliers and get the whole history of the marquise;
4. If you like, there's a museum of contemporary art.
Everything is new and multimedial, wonderful!
Written August 15, 2018
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Kim D
Nivelles40 contributions
Aug 2016 • Family
Nice museum where you can learn about the Castello when It was a prison. It's really attractive because you can visit the cellars . On this part of the museum, you have a little bit translation but then everything is in italian, it's a Pity.
Also, the museum shows "l'époque des chevaliers".
Also, the museum shows "l'époque des chevaliers".
Written August 29, 2016
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LuigiA53
Calliano, Italy4,243 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
For me this location was a real discovery, also because Saluzzo is a beautiful town but in truth it is derailed from the classic tourist routes in Piedmont.
The massive building dates back to the 16th Century and after various transformations was used as a prison that operated until 1992.
Then a careful restoration transformed it into a beautiful and modern museum; today it houses three different exhibitions: the Museum of Prison Memory, the Museum of Chivalrous Civilization and a rotating exhibition area. In particular the first is truly unique.
Consider that it takes at least two to three hours for the visit.
For a very low cost you have three different uses; wide opening hours and free parking in front; young and kind staff; small but interesting book shop; it's worth the trip!
The massive building dates back to the 16th Century and after various transformations was used as a prison that operated until 1992.
Then a careful restoration transformed it into a beautiful and modern museum; today it houses three different exhibitions: the Museum of Prison Memory, the Museum of Chivalrous Civilization and a rotating exhibition area. In particular the first is truly unique.
Consider that it takes at least two to three hours for the visit.
For a very low cost you have three different uses; wide opening hours and free parking in front; young and kind staff; small but interesting book shop; it's worth the trip!
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Written October 23, 2024
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Giorgio Lorenzo S
97 contributions
Dec 2024 • Family
They call it a museum but it really isn't at all, it's just a fake cartoon depicting stories and characters of the time but there's no historical artefact it's all fake, really wasted visit.
The prisons were renovated with very bad taste, then they put up horrendous mannequins and then I would say that putting a mannequin on a rope to show that some prisoners were hanging themselves I would say it was a squalid demonstration.
The prisons were renovated with very bad taste, then they put up horrendous mannequins and then I would say that putting a mannequin on a rope to show that some prisoners were hanging themselves I would say it was a squalid demonstration.
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Written December 27, 2024
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Laura S
Italy46 contributions
Nov 2024 • Friends
The Rocca, in the upper part of the city,
contains two interesting talking museums: of prisons and chivalrous civilization. Seeing the cells and hearing the stories of different characters related to the prison is a rarity. The museum of chivalrous civilization has very suggestive choreography in the rooms.
contains two interesting talking museums: of prisons and chivalrous civilization. Seeing the cells and hearing the stories of different characters related to the prison is a rarity. The museum of chivalrous civilization has very suggestive choreography in the rooms.
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Written December 17, 2024
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claudette400
Piacenza, Italy242 contributions
Jul 2024 • Friends
Visiting Castile is challenging, partly because of the size and partly because of the heat that accompanied us all day. Interesting part of the cells, well maintained.
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Written September 8, 2024
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Non ricordo esattamente ma mi pare dalle 15 al pomeriggio
Written October 13, 2017
Prossimamente alloggero' in via Griselda. Per arrivare alla Castiglia la salita a piedi è ripida? È agevole per chi ha qualche difficoltà di deambulazione?Grazie
Written October 10, 2016
Ciao, da via Griselda la strada è piuttosto ripida. Ti trovi comunque vicino al centro, c'è un bus navetta che passa proprio dal centro (corso Italia, interamente pedonale) che ti porta in piazza Castello!
Written October 10, 2016
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