Castle

Castello di Fénis

Fénis (AO)
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It is exactly what we imagine when we think of a medieval castle: towers, turrets and crenellated walls pierced by loopholes. Its cycle of paintings, among the most famous in northern Italy, will take you into the refined courtly world of international Gothic, populated by ladies and knights.

The set of towers and walls that make up the castle are the result of a history that began in the 12th century, under the jurisdiction of the Viscounts of Aosta. Towards the middle of the 14th century, Aimone di Challant, a leading exponent of one of the oldest noble families in Valle d'Aosta, undertook major reconstruction work that accentuated the fortified appearance of the building.
At the beginning of the next century, his son, Boniface I, refined the courtyard and interior of the austere residence with spectacular frescoes in the International Gothic style. The rooms house a collection of Alpine furniture built in 1935-36.

Reservation recommended especially on weekends. Reservations can be made at this link (by paying the pre-sale) or on site at one of the tourist offices that are Museum Pass sales points (Aosta, Pont Saint-Martin and Courmayeur). The season ticket holder must always pass by the ticket office before the visit.


Accessibility: Site not accessible to the physically disabled in wheelchairs. Presence of disabled toilets in the municipal car park opposite the castle.


Hours:
Monday: closed
Tuesday: 10:00 - 13:00 | 14:00 - 17:00
Wednesday: 10:00 - 13:00 | 14:00 - 17:00
Thursday: 10:00 - 13:00 | 14:00 - 17:00
Friday: 10:00 - 13:00 | 14:00 - 17:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 13:00 | 14:00 - 17:00
Sunday: 10:00 - 13:00 | 14:00 - 17:00
Additional information about extraordinary openings and closings:
Closed at Christmas and on 6 January.
NB: Information may vary. Always check the museum website for up-to-date times and fees.

Do you have subscription?
Piedmont - Aosta Valley Card: included
Lombardy - Aosta Valley card: included
Formula Extra card: included
Don't have a subscription?
  • Full price ticket: €9.00
  • Reduced ticket: €7.00
Questo museo fa parte di:
locality Chez-Sapin Fénis (AO)

Services and accessibility

Disability Apri
Childhood Apri

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