Brusasco between the Po Landscape and History

Brusasco lies on the right bank of the Po, near the mouth of the Dora Baltea and at the foot of the Collina del Po. Its location brings together the riverbank, the confluence area and the hills in a clear geographical setting. For you, these three reference points provide a straightforward orientation when considering Brusasco as a destination for a culture- and landscape-focused trip to Italy.

Castello di Brusasco: History spanning several eras

Castello di Brusasco brings together several clearly dated historical layers. Berengario, Margrave of Friuli and King of Italy, built the Castello around the year 1000. During the Risorgimento, it hosted Giuseppe Garibaldi and the newly founded Cacciatori delle Alpi corps in 1859. The present building dates from the mid-18th century. Thus, the site directly brings together the Early Middle Ages, the history of Italian unification and the later building fabric.

Palazzo Ellena and its specific access conditions

Another architectural landmark is Palazzo Ellena. The building dates from the 18th century and is attributed to the architect Giovanni Maria Molino. Palazzo Ellena can be accessed while the municipal library is open and during events.

Trail starting points between a church and a former quarry

Two starting points provide structure for orienting yourself on excursions. The Percorso R circular trail begins at the Romanesque Church of San Pietro. The Pachamama Pathway begins in the Lago degli Aironi district, at the former Cava Buschini quarry, in Brusasco. The two trailheads therefore connect different local reference points: on the one hand, the Romanesque church; on the other, a former quarry in the Lago degli Aironi district.

Castles, a museum and parks in the surrounding area

Several destinations with cultural or scenic character are located around Brusasco. Castello di Gabiano and Castello di Piea are castles in the area around Brusasco. Also in the surrounding area is Museo Clizia - Palazzo Luigi Einaudi, a museum. The parks in the surrounding area include Parco di Via Togliatti, Parco Fluviale del Bricel and Parco del Mauriziano. Further afield in the region, there are also Foresteria del Castello di Camino, a fort, and Arco Charles Emmanuel I - Emmanuel Philibert of Savoy, a natural arch.

What interests Brusasco brings together

For those interested in culture, Brusasco offers historic buildings, a figure from the Risorgimento and the attribution of a palazzo to Giovanni Maria Molino. Those who prefer to structure their days around specific starting points and outdoor spaces will find further points of connection in Percorso R, the Pachamama Pathway and the parks in the surrounding area.

More destinations for planning your trip to Italy

You can continue planning your trip with San Benigno Canavese, Viù, Albiano D’ivrea, Pomaretto, Collegno, Villar Focchiardo, Gassino Torinese and Moriondo Torinese.

For the higher-level travel overview: Turin.