Piedmont and Valle d'Aosta
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1. Castello di Fénis
The best-preserved medieval fortress in Valle d'Aosta, this many-turreted castle was built in the mid-14th century. The 15th-century courtyard surrounded by wooden balconies is elegantly decorated with well-preserved frescoes. Inside you can see the kitchen, with an enormous fireplace that provided central heat in winter; the armory; and the spacious, well-lighted rooms used by the lord and lady of the manor.
Località Chez-Sapin 1, Fénis, Aosta Valley, 11020, Italy0165-764263Sight Details
Rate Includes: €11, Closed Mon. Sept.–June (except holidays) -
2. Castello di Neive
This family-run, 160-acre wine estate produces wine from seven vineyards in the Langhe region. Barbaresco is their star wine, and they also make fine barbera and dolcetto. Visitor tours, by appointment only, include a look inside their 18th-century castle, including the wine cellars, as well as a tasting of three wines.
Piazzetta Demaria 1, Neive, Piedmont, 12052, Italy0329-2125171Sight Details
Rate Includes: Tour and tasting from €10, Closed Tues., Reservations required -
3. Castello di Rivoli Museo d'Arte Contemporanea
The Baroque castle of Rivoli now houses a fascinating museum of contemporary art. The building was begun in the 17th century and then redesigned, but never finished, by architect Filippo Juvarra in the 18th century; it was finally converted into a museum in the late 20th century by the minimalist Turin architect Andrea Bruno.
Piazzale Mafalda di Savoia, Rivoli, Piedmont, 10098, Italy011-9565222Sight Details
Rate Includes: €10 (varies for temporary exhibitions), Closed Mon. and Tues. -
4. Forte di Bard
A few minutes beyond the French-speaking village of Pont St. Martin, you pass through the narrow Gorge de Bard to reach the fortress that has stood guarding the valley entrance for more than eight centuries. It now houses five museums: Museo delle Alpi, dedicated to the history and culture of the Valle d'Aosta region; Le Prigioni, an interactive walk through the former prisons; Museo delli Fortificazioni, which looks at defense techniques (fortifications) over the centuries; Museo delle Frontiere, which examines the political, economic, and cultural meaning of borders; and a children's museum, Le Alpi dei Ragazzi.
Via Vittorio Emanuele II, Bard, Aosta Valley, 11020, Italy0125-833811Sight Details
Rate Includes: €8 for one museum, €15 for two museums, €24 for all museums, Closed Mon. Sept.–July -
5. Forte di Gavi
The origins of this imposing military fortress perched on a rocky hilltop above Gavi are rather murky, but it’s thought to have first been built atop the ruins of a 10th-century castle before being enlarged between the 16th and 18th centuries. The fortress was used as a military prison during both world wars, and today you can take a 45-minute tour to learn about its history as well as tour the courtyards, guards’ towers, and other rooms; call or email [email protected] at least one day in advance for a reservation—and also to check opening times, as they can be erratic. Even if you don't see the inside of the fort, the area around it offers stunning views of the town of Gavi and the Alto Monferrato hills below.
Via al Forte 14, Gavi, Piedmont, 15066, Italy0143-643554Sight Details
Rate Includes: €5; free 1st Sun. of month Oct.–Mar. -
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6. Galleria Sabauda
CentroHoused in the restored Manica Nuova (new wing) of the Palazzo Reale, the gallery displays some of the most important paintings from the vast collections of the house of Savoy. The collection is particularly rich in Dutch and Flemish paintings: note the Stigmate di San Francesco (St. Francis Receiving the Stigmata) by Jan van Eyck (1395–1441), in which the saint receives the marks of Christ's wounds while a companion cringes beside him.
Piazetta Reale 1, Turin, Piedmont, 10122, Italy011-19560449Sight Details
Rate Includes: €15, includes the Royal Museums (Palazzo Reale, Armeria Reale, Cappella della Sindone, Museo di Antichità, Giardini Reali, and Biblioteca Reale), Closed Mon. -
7. Matterhorn
The famous peak straddles the border between Italy and Switzerland, and all sightseeing and skiing facilities are operated jointly. Splendid views of the peak can be seen from Plateau Rosa, which can be reached by cable car from the center of Breuil-Cervinia. The cable car gives access to climbing and off-trail skiing on ridges that were once inaccessible. The Matterhorn Glacier Ride II cable car from Cervinia directly to Zermatt is expected to open in summer 2023. This hour-long ride will be the highest border crossing in the Alps.
View Tours and ActivitiesBreuil-Cervinia, Aosta Valley, Italy0166-944311Sight Details
Rate Includes: €44 round-trip from Breuil-Cervinia to Plateau Rosa -
8. Mole Antonelliana
CentroYou can't miss the unusual square dome and thin, elaborate spire of this Turin landmark above the city's rooftops. This odd structure, built between 1863 and 1889, was intended to be a synagogue, but costs escalated and eventually it was bought by the city; it now houses the Museo Nazionale del Cinema (National Cinema Museum), a worthy sight for film buffs. At scheduled times on weekends, you can walk all the way up to the top of the dome, a journey not for the faint of heart (and not permitted for children under age six).
View Tours and ActivitiesVia Montebello 20, Turin, Piedmont, 10124, Italy011-8138563Sight Details
Rate Includes: Museum €12, elevator to panoramic terrace €9, combination ticket €17, walking by foot to dome €10, Closed Tues. -
9. Monte Bianco
Monte Bianco's attraction is not so much its shape, which is much less distinctive than that of the Matterhorn, as its expanse and the awesome vistas from the top. You can reach the summit via a cable car that ascends from Entrèves, just below the Mont Blanc Tunnel. In summer, if so inclined, you can then switch cable cars and descend into Chamonix, in France. In winter you can ski parts of the route off-piste. The Funivia Entrèves whisks you up first to the Pavillon du Mont Fréty in just four minutes—a starting point for many beautiful hikes—and then in six minutes to the spectacular viewing platform at Punta Helbronner (more than 11,000 feet), which is also the border post with France. The next stage up (in summer only) is on the Télépherique de l'Aiguille du Midi, as you pass into French territory. The trip is particularly impressive; you dangle over a huge glacial snowfield (more than 2,000 feet below) and make your way slowly to the viewing station above Chamonix. It's one of the most dramatic rides in Europe. From this point you're looking down into France, and if you change cable cars at the Aiguille du Midi station, you can make your way down into Chamonix itself.
View Tours and ActivitiesSS26, Courmayeur, Aosta Valley, 11013, Italy0450-532275-in ChamonixSight Details
Rate Includes: €23 round-trip to Pavillon du Mont Fréty, €55 round-trip to Punta Helbronner, €34 round-trip to Aiguille du Midi, €37 round-trip to Chamonix, Closed Nov., May, and depending on weather conditions and demand -
10. Museo dell'Automobile
MillefontiNo visit to this motor city would be complete without a pilgrimage to see the perfectly preserved Bugattis, Ferraris, and Isotta Fraschinis at this museum. Here you can get an idea of the importance of Fiat—and cars in general—to Turin's economy. There's a collection of antique cars from as early as 1896, and displays show how the city has changed over the years as a result of the auto industry.
Corso Unità d'Italia 40, Turin, Piedmont, 10126, Italy011-677666Sight Details
Rate Includes: €15, Closed Mon. after 2 pm -
11. Museo Egizio
CentroThe Egyptian Museum's superb collection includes statues of pharaohs and mummies and entire frescoes taken from royal tombs. The striking sculpture gallery, designed by the Oscar-winning production designer Dante Ferretti, is a veritable who's who of ancient Egypt. Look for the magnificent 13th-century BC statue of Ramses II and the fascinating Tomb of Kha. The latter was found intact with furniture, supplies of food and clothing, and writing instruments.
View Tours and ActivitiesVia Accademia delle Scienze 6, Turin, Piedmont, 10123, Italy011-4406903Sight Details
Rate Includes: €18, Closed Mon. afternoon -
12. Palazzo Reale
CentroThis 17th-century palace, a former Savoy royal residence, is an imposing work of brick, stone, and marble that stands on the site of one of Turin's ancient Roman city gates. In contrast to its sober exterior, the two main floors of the palace's interior are swathed in luxurious rococo trappings, including tapestries and gilt ceilings. The gardens were laid out in the late 17th century by André Le Nôtre, landscape designer at Versailles, and the Armeria Reale (Royal Armory) wing holds a collection of arms and armor.
Piazzetta Reale 1, Turin, Piedmont, 10122, Italy011-4361455Sight Details
Rate Includes: €15, includes the Royal Museums (Galleria Sabauda, Armeria Reale, Cappella della Sindone, Museo di Antichità, Giardini Reali, and Biblioteca Reale), Closed Mon. -
13. Pinacoteca Agnelli
LingottoThis gallery was opened by Gianni Agnelli (1921–2003), the head of Fiat and patriarch of one of Italy's most powerful families, just four months before his death. There are four magnificent scenes of Venice by Canaletto (1697–1768); two splendid views of Dresden by Canaletto's nephew, Bernardo Bellotto (1720–80); and several works by Manet (1832–83), Renoir (1841–1919), Matisse (1869–1954), and Picasso (1881–1973).
Via Nizza 230, Turin, Piedmont, 10126, Italy011-0925011Sight Details
Rate Includes: €10, Closed Mon. -
14. Reggia di Venaria Reale
Extensive Italianate gardens surround this magnificent 16th-century UNESCO-protected hunting lodge built for Carlo Emanuele II of Savoy. Inside, its Great Gallery is worthy of Versailles, and the attached chapel (Capella di Sant'Uberto) and stables were designed in the 1720s by Sicilian architect Filippo Juvarra. The Theatre of History and Magnificence houses a fascinating historical exhibition that tells the story of the House of Savoy. The upper floors are reserved for changing exhibitions.
Piazza della Repubblica 4, Venaria Reale, Piedmont, 10078, Italy011-4992333Sight Details
Rate Includes: €20, Closed Mon. -
15. Arco di Augusto
At the eastern entrance to town, and commanding a fine view over Aosta and the mountains, stands the Arco di Augusto (Arch of Augustus), built in 25 BC to mark Rome's victory over the Celtic Salassi tribe. (The sloping roof was added in 1716 in an attempt to keep rain from seeping between the stones.)
Piazza Arco d'Augusto, Aosta, Aosta Valley, ItalySight Details
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16. Basilica di Superga
SassiVisible from miles around, this thoroughly Baroque church was designed by Juvarra in the early18th century and, since 1731, has been the burial place of kings: no fewer than 58 members of the Savoy family are memorialized in the crypt.
Strada Basilica di Superga 75, Turin, Piedmont, 10132, Italy011-8997456Sight Details
Rate Includes: Basilica free, crypt €5, Closed Wed., Basilica: Mar.–Oct., 10–7; Nov.–Feb., 10–6; last entrance 45 mins before closing; Dec. 25–Jan. 6, Mon.–Fri. 10–5, Sat. 9:30–5, Sun. 12:45–5, last entrance 20 mins before closing -
17. Casa del Conte Verde
The richly decorated House of the Green Count, in the oldest part of Rivoli, attests to the wealth and importance of its onetime owner, Amedeo VI of Savoy (1334–83). Legend has it that the count attended tournaments dressed all in green, hence the name. Inside, a small gallery occasionally hosts temporary exhibitions, which may increase the entrance fee.
Via Fratelli Piol 8, Rivoli, Piedmont, 10098, Italy011-9563020Sight Details
Rate Includes: €5 (varies with exhibitions), Closed Mon. -
18. Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta
Aosta's cathedral dates from the 10th century, but all that remains from that period are the bell towers. The decoration inside is primarily Gothic, but the main attraction of the cathedral predates that era by 1,000 years: among the many ornate objects housed in the treasury museum is a carved ivory diptych from AD 406 portraying the Roman emperor Honorius. You can also see frescoes dating from the 11th century above the Gothic vaults. The treasury and frescoes can only be visited on weekends between 3 and 5:30 pm, or with advance reservation on weekdays (except Wednesdays) also from 3 to 5:30 pm.
Piazza Papa Giovanni XXIII, Aosta, Aosta Valley, 11100, Italy0165-40251Sight Details
Rate Includes: Duomo free, treasury museum €4, frescoes and treasury museum €5 -
19. Collegiata di San Secondo
This Gothic church is dedicated to Asti's patron saint, believed by some to have been decapitated by the Emperor Hadrian on this very spot. San Secondo is also the patron of the city's favorite folklore and sporting event, the annual Palio di Asti, a colorful medieval-style horse race that's similar to Siena's. It's held each year on a Sunday in early September in the vast Campo del Palio to the south of the church.
Piazza San Secondo, Asti, Piedmont, 14100, Italy0141-399339Sight Details
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20. Collegiata di Sant'Orso
Originally there was a 6th-century chapel on this site, founded by the Archdeacon Orso, a local saint. Most of the structure was destroyed or hidden when an 11th-century church was erected over it. If you go up the stairs on the left from the main church you can see the frescoes of Christ and the apostles (ask the sacristan, who'll let you in). Take the outside doorway to see the church's crowning glory, its 12th-century cloister, enclosed by some 40 stone columns with carved capitals depicting scenes from the life of St. Orso.
Via Sant'Orso 14, Aosta, Aosta Valley, 11100, Italy0165-262026Sight Details
Rate Includes: Free
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