Surroundings of Turin

THE BASILICA OF SUPERGA AND THE ROYAL TOMBS

supergaThe Basilica was commissioned in honor of the Holy Lady on the occasion of the victory against the French Army which ended the Turin’s siege.

It’s located at the top of the hill of Superga, which  offers a superb panorama of the city.

 

CANAVESE AREA

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The Canavese is located in the north of the Turin province, and  it is characterized by rolling hills and green plains. The area has a long and proud artistic heritage, among which its Castles all deserving to be visited.

IL CASTELLO DI MASINO

 

SUSA VALLEY

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Susa valley has always been an important transit area through the regions at the north of the Alps, that can be reached through the Moncenisio and Monginevro border posts.  Its prosperous past has left, through the centuries, many historical and artistic testimonies. We suggest an itinerary among its ancient abbeys.

 

LA SACRA DI SAN MICHELE
CITY OF SUSA
NOVALESA ABBEY