Miradolo Castle

Cosso Foundation headquarters are located in Miradolo Castle, an historical residence at the feet of the hills of Pinerolo and at the entrance of the Chisone and Pellice Valley outlined by the majestic Monviso. The park of the Castle spreads over six hectares and still shows the planning choices made at the end of the 18th century and the ones applied for its extension during the 19th century. The park is based on the informal English garden and has an oval shape embellished with gorgeous vegetation around a large central lawn giving the landscape a romantic look.
At the entrance, visitors can admire spectacular Taxodiums and a majestic alley of limes which lead to the central lawn. The Castle walls are enclosed in a hedge of boxwood embracing the guests, who can quietly stroll along the path and admire the high Sequoia, the vast Bamboo wood and the historical Ginkgo Biloba. Many waterways and a favourable climate make it an area of interest with ecological relevance as the park is the ideal habitat for many animal and vegetal species.

Following major refurbishment projects, since 2007 the Park hosts again some important botanical Collections. Countess Sofia of Bricherasio, last descendant of the Counts of Bricherasio was a great expert of arts and nature. She chose for the park romantic ancient Roses, rare Hydrangeas and elegant Camellias. The path alongside the Castle brings the visitor to the characteristic circular Tower and to the neo-Gothic greenhouse, a large place dedicated to cultural events and meetings.