The Castle of Mombasiglio was a feudal estate as early as the year 1000, originally belonging to the Lords of Carassone, who later ceded it to the Bishop of Asti in 1134. The bishop then exchanged the fief with that of Boves, granting it to the Marquises of Ceva. Over time, the castle passed into the hands of various noble families.
Heavily damaged in the 16th century during the wars between France and Spain for dominance over Italy, the Castle of Mombasiglio became the property of the Trotti Sandri family in 1602, who carried out significant renovations. Inside the castle, on the first floor, is the Bonaparte Museum, which houses the largest collection of original prints and etchings by Giuseppe Pietro Bagetti depicting Napoleon’s first Italian campaign.
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Opening days
Saturday, Sunday, and Public Holidays
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Opening times
- Saturday: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday and Public Holidays: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Feature List
- Info line
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Accessibility
Accessible Site
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Info Reservation
- Full Price: €8.00
- Reduced Price: €6.00 (Children under 14 and visitors over 65)
- Group Rate: €4.00
- School Rate: €4.00
Services
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Visits
For individuals, groups, and schools
available in Italian, English
Where
Piazza Vittorio Veneto 1 - Mombasiglio
Transportation
By Train
- From Turin, take a train to Mondovì (about 20 km from Mombasiglio).
- Once in Mondovì, you can take a bus (if available) or a taxi to Mombasiglio.
- A taxi ride takes approximately 15-20 minutes.
By Car
- From Turin: Take the A6 highway towards Savona and exit at Mondovì.
From there, follow the signs to Mombasiglio (about 10 km away). - From Cuneo: Take the SS28 towards Mondovì.
After about 30 km, you will reach Mombasiglio. The castle is located in the town center and is easily recognizable.
