Carlo di Castellamonte

Architect

1560 – 1641

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Who was Carlo di Castellamonte?

Carlo di Castellamonte was an Italian architect, civil and military engineer, one of the main exponents of Piedmontese Baroque.

Castellamonte was born in Turin. After his studies in Rome, he returned in Piedmont where was assistant to Ascanio Vitozzi. Named Architect of the House of Savoy in 1615, he continued the program of urban and architectural renovation of Turin commissioned to Vitozzi by Charles Emmanuel I.

Castellamonte worked at the prosecution of Via Roma, the project of the Piazza Reale, the church of St. Christine on the latter, the enlargement of the Castle of Valentino, the restoration of Palazzo Madama and the Castle of Moncalieri.

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Born
1560
Turin
Nationality
  • Italy
Profession
Died
1641

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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