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The Princes of Acaja, lords of Pinerolo, built the Castle of Osasco to defend their borders from constant threats by neighboring states and the French. Designed as a fortress, it featured massive walls, four watchtowers, Chemins de Ronde, and a moat with a drawbridge. Over the centuries, the castle endured numerous wars and sieges until peace came with the unification of Piedmont under the House of Savoy. During this time, the south façade and west wing were frescoed, and the interiors were expanded with grand salons, loggias, and a porch. Architect Benedetto Alfieri also created a majestic park, complete with an imposing entrance arch and now-century-old trees.
The Cacherano family, originally prominent bankers from Asti, received the fief from Duke Amadeus VII of Savoy and have retained ownership of the castle almost continuously, also holding the castles of Bricherasio and Envie. Today, guided tours lead visitors through the Italian gardens, the castle’s interiors, and the park, recounting the history of the estate and the lives of those who shaped it.
References:The ancient Argos Theater was built in 320 BC. and is located in Argos, Greece against Larissa Hill. Nearby from this site is Agora, Roman Odeon, and the Baths of Argos. The theater is one of the largest architectural developments in Greece and was renovated in ca 120 AD.
The Hellenistic theater at Argos is cut into the hillside of the Larisa, with 90 steps up a steep incline, forming a narrow rectilinear cavea. Among the largest theaters in Greece, it held about 20,000 spectators and is divided by two landings into three horizontal sections. Staircases further divide the cavea into four cunei, corresponding to the tribes of Argos A high wall was erected to prevent unauthorized access into the theatron and may have helped the acoustics, but it is said the sound quality is still very good today.
Around 120 CE, both theaters were renovated in the Roman style.