Castello Malgrà
Castello Malgrà (Malgrà Castle) is a castle in Rivarolo Canavese.1 In October 2026 it closes its 2026 season with the 25th edition of Bookcrossing, the free book exchange. In November 2026 the municipality obtains a regional grant of 300,000 euros for the redevelopment of the castle park's green areas, together with 600,000 euros in municipal funds, for a total investment of 900,000 euros that also includes new measures against vandalism.[2]1
2026 cultural season
On 30 May 2026 the 24th edition of Bookcrossing «Il Castello dei Lettori», the free book exchange organised by the Associazione Amici del Castello Malgrà, takes place.[3] The same weekend sees the opening of the exhibition «La pittura dei primi del Novecento. Benedetto Ghivarello e alcuni suoi contemporanei», dedicated to the Turin painter Benedetto Ghivarello (1882-1955) and to Vittorio Cavalleri, Giovanni Guarlotti, Giuseppe Sacheri and Venanzio Zolla, with works from the private collection of Giorgio Strologo.[4] On 27 June the castle's inner courtyard hosts the concert «The Pulse of Heroes», dedicated to the film scores of Hans Zimmer and performed by the Kairos Wind Orchestra conducted by Andrea Loss.[5] From 25 July the exhibition «Verso la modernità. Dall'arte rituale all'arte figurativa in Nigeria» is on display, with works from Nok culture, Yoruba masks, Ife and Benin bronzes and pieces by the artist Twins Seven Seven, together with panels marking the eighth centenary of the death of Saint Francis.[6] On 19 September the concert «Feux d'Artifice», dedicated to early 20th-century French music, is performed by Greta Giorgi on flute and Andrea Stefenell on piano.[7]
Related articles: 25th edition of Bookcrossing at Castello Malgrà (October 2026)
Sources
- RIVAROLO CANAVESE - Con il Bookcrossing, chiude in bellezza la stagione del Castello Malgrà (FOTO) — Obiettivo News, 18 October 2026
- La riqualificazione del verde costa 900mila euro: palazzetto e nuovi uffici comunali possono attendere — Prima il Canavese, 7 November 2026
- Obiettivo News — 27 May 2026
- Obiettivo News — 31 May 2026
- Obiettivo News — 4 July 2026
- Obiettivo News — 22 July 2026
- Obiettivo News — 17 September 2026