Castello Ducale di Agliè
Where music meets history
A Baroque Masterpiece in Piedmont
The Castello Ducale di Agliè is one of the most important royal residences in Piedmont, Italy. Dating back to the 12th century and extensively remodelled in the 17th and 18th centuries, it served as a retreat for the House of Savoy.
Its grand halls, frescoed ceilings and historic gardens provide an extraordinary setting for the Maria Golia International Piano Competition — a venue where the art of music finds its natural home in centuries of cultural heritage.
Inside the Castello
Photos: Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Competition Schedule
- 1-2 May 2026 — Section I (Young Talents)
- 3 May 2026 — Section II Final Round
- 3 May 2026 (evening) — Winners' Concert
Getting There
Piazza Castello 2, 10011 Agliè (TO), Italy Open in Google Maps- From Turin: ~45 minutes by car (A5 motorway)
- Section II finalists: pickup from Chivasso train/bus station will be arranged with the Organisation
Accommodation
Section II finalists benefit from free accommodation with selected host families (for the first registered candidates admitted to the final round).
The town of Agliè and nearby Ivrea offer hotels, B&Bs and agriturismos for families and supporters.
Perform at the Castello
Experience a competition setting unlike any other.