Introd Castle

Introd Castle
Castello di Introd (Italian)
Château d'Introd (French)
Introd, Aosta Valley, Italy
Introd Castle in 2009
Site information
TypeCastle
Location
Introd Castle is located in Italy
Introd Castle
Introd Castle
Location within Italy
Coordinates45°41′28.82″N 7°11′11.05″E / 45.6913389°N 7.1864028°E / 45.6913389; 7.1864028

Introd Castle (Italian: Castello di Introd, French: Château d'Introd) is a castle located in Introd, Aosta Valley, Italy.

History

The castle dates back to the 12th century, when it was built as a relatively simple structure consisting of a square keep surrounded by a moderately thick curtain wall. It is mentioned in the documents of the castellany of Châtel-Argent in 1244.[1] To improve its defenses, Pierre Sarriod ordered an expansion in 1260, transforming it into a true fortress. Further modifications in the 15th century gave the castle a more rounded shape.

The castle suffered two major incidents in modern times that necessitated further restorations: a fire in the second half of the 19th century and another at the beginning of the 20th century. In the latter case, the owner, Cavalier Gonella, commissioned the direction of the restoration work in 1910 to architect Jean Chevalley, resulting in the castle's current appearance.[1]

The property was bought by the Aosta Valley region in 2023 for a price of 3.65 million euros.[2]

Description

The main hall is adorned with a fresco featuring a series of framed scenes near the ceiling, each depicting a different tree.

References

  1. ^ a b Alessandro Gogna; Marco Milani (2006). Gran Paradiso (in Italian). Priuli & Verlucca. ISBN 88-8068-3276.
  2. ^ "Regione Vda acquista castello di Introd, prezzo 3,6 milioni". ANSA (in Italian). 2023-08-30. Retrieved 2025-04-29.

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