| Type: | Castle |
| Zumaglia Castle | |
| Native Name: | Italian: Castello di Zumaglia |
| Location: | Zumaglia and Ronco Biellese |
| Coordinates: | 45.5858°N 8.0925°W |
| Built: | 13th century |
Zumaglia Castle (Italian: '''Castello di Zumaglia''') is a medieval castle located at the top of on the borders of the communes of Zumaglia and Ronco Biellese in the Province of Biella.[1] [2]
The castle was built in 1291 on the site of a previous construction. It was reinforced around 1329 by order of the bishop of Vercelli Lombardo della Torre. It was destroyed in an attack by Henry II of France in 1556, and rebuilt in 1937 by count Vittorio Buratti. The surrounding areas of Brich di Zumaglia and Mont Prève were established in 1995.[3]
The building is accessible on foot from 2 cobbled paths and a dirt road that go up either side from the Ronco Biellese sports center, or from the area separating Brich di Zumaglia from Mont Prevè. The, a 234 km hiking trail, also passes through the area.[1] [4]
The castle, which has been managed since June 2013 by a.r.s. Teatrando (a theater company), is used for events, exhibitions, receptions, music and cultural activities, including a touring theater festival by the company itself each summer.[5]