# Masino Castle, Italy: what it is and when to go > Masino Castle is a castle in Caravino, Italy (Albiano d'Ivrea). Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 33. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/castello-di-masino/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-02 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Castle in Caravino, Italy · History - **Where:** Italy · Via del Castello 1, 10010, Caravino - **Best time:** March to June and September to October. - **Nearest airport:** MXP Ferno (VA), 66 km as the crow flies - **Opening hours:** Jun 01-22: We-Su 11:00-19:00; Jun 23-Aug 26: We, Th, Sa, Su 11:00-19:00, Fr 11:00-22:00; Aug 27-31: We-Su 11:00-19:00 - **Website:** [castellodimasino.it](http://www.castellodimasino.it) - **Coordinates:** 45.39191, 7.95957 ## What it is and where Masino Castle is a castle in Caravino, Italy (Albiano d'Ivrea). It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. It is in [Albiano d'Ivrea](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/albiano-d-ivrea/), where this site lists 46 more places to see, 5.0 km from the centre. Its coordinates are 45.39191, 7.95957; the nearest main airport is Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP, Ferno (VA)), 66 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=45.391909%2C7.959571) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=45.391909%2C7.959571) It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/historia/) places in Italy. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap. ## When to go The best time to visit Masino Castle is **March to June and September to October**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Possible | 8 h 54 | | February | Possible | 10 h 09 | | March | Best time | 11 h 37 | | April | Best time | 13 h 17 | | May | Best time | 14 h 41 | | June | Best time | 15 h 27 | | July | Possible | 15 h 08 | | August | Possible | 13 h 55 | | September | Best time | 12 h 18 | | October | Best time | 10 h 41 | | November | Possible | 9 h 15 | | December | Possible | 8 h 33 | In June there are 15 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 33. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather. When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#cuando-ir). ## Before you go to Italy To enter Italy there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Italy checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C, F and L · 230 V · 50 Hz (type L, with three pins in a row, needs an adapter); emergencies: 112. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [Stagno interrato di Settimo Rottaro](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/stagno-interrato-di-settimo-rottaro/): Protected area in Italy · 1.7 km - [Garage dell'Uva](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/garage-dell-uva/): Winery · 3.2 km - [Albiano d'Ivrea Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/castello-vescovile-di-albiano/): Castle · 4.9 km - [Agri5sensi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/agri5sensi/): With kids · Wildlife · 5.0 km - [Lago di Maglione](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/lago-di-maglione/): Protected area in Italy · 5.8 km Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Italy guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/). ## More in Italy: History - [Vatican City](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/ciudad-del-vaticano/): Holy See's independent state, an enclave within Rome, Italy - [Venice](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/venecia-2/): capital city of Veneto, Italy - [Florence](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/florencia-2/): Italian city and commune, located in Tuscany - [Naples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/napoles-2/): capital city of Campania, Italy - [Colosseum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/coliseo/): ancient Roman amphitheatre, a landmark of Rome, Italy - [St. Peter's Basilica](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/basilica-de-san-pedro/): church in Vatican City Every Italy place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/historia/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Masino Castle? It is a castle in Caravino, Italy. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. ### When is the best time to visit Masino Castle? March to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 33. ### How do you get to Masino Castle? The nearest main airport is Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP), 66 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=45.391909%2C7.959571) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Italy is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#moverse). ### How do I add it to my trip? With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Italy map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby. ### What else is around here? Nearby you have [Stagno interrato di Settimo Rottaro](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/stagno-interrato-di-settimo-rottaro/), [Garage dell'Uva](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/garage-dell-uva/), [Albiano d'Ivrea Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/castello-vescovile-di-albiano/). The rest is in [the Italy guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/91012040), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2969832), CC0. More about Masino Castle on [Wikipedia](https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castello_di_Masino). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).