Records attest to existence of the castle as early as the 11th century, when it was built by Guido, Count of Pombia.

Located on the border between Ivrea and Vercelli, the castle served a defensive purpose and was often at the center of conflicts between the two territories.

The architect Siniscalchi was commissioned by the then mayor of Turin, Count Luigi Valperga di Masino.

[1][2] Of the ancient castle, the square-plan tower that once overlooked the Castrum vetus, the courtyard of arms, and the nearby rustic buildings still remain.

The brick tower features irregular openings and terracotta decorations that adorn the top floor and the edge below the roof.