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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 by Aimone di Challant, a member of a prolific...
The best-preserved medieval fortress in Valle d'Aosta, this many-turreted castle was built in the mid-14th century by Aimone di Challant, a member of a prolific family related to the Savoys. The castle, which used a double ring of walls for its defense, would make a perfect setting for a fairy tale, given its pointed towers, portcullises, and spiral staircases. 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. If you have time to visit only one castle in the Valle d'Aosta, this should be it.
Località Chez-Sapin 1, Fénis, Aosta Valley, 11020, Italy0165-764263Sight Details
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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...
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 18-century castle, including the wine cellars, as well as a tasting of three wines.
Piazzetta Demaria 1, Neive, Piedmont, 12052, Italy0329-2125171Sight Details
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3. 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...
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. In 1800, Napoléon entered Italy through this valley, using the cover of darkness to get his artillery units past the castle unnoticed. Ten years later he remembered this inconvenience and had the fortress destroyed. It was rebuilt in the 19th century and now houses five museums: the lavishly multimedia Museo delle Alpi, dedicated to the history and culture of the Alps and 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 the children's museum, Le Alpi dei Ragazzi (closed at the time of this writing, so check before you go). Forte di Bard also hosts occasional art exhibitions, accessible for an extra charge.
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 -
4. 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...
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. A cable car from Cervinia directly to Zermatt is expected to open in the fall of 2022.
View Tours and ActivitiesBreuil-Cervinia, Aosta Valley, ItalySight Details
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5. Monte Bianco
Monte Bianco's attraction is not so much its shape, which is much less distinctive than that of the Matterhorn, as is its expanse and the...
Monte Bianco's attraction is not so much its shape, which is much less distinctive than that of the Matterhorn, as is 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: €25 round-trip to Pavillon du Mont Fréty, €55 round-trip to Punta Helbronner; additional €69 from Helbronner to Chamonix, Closed Nov., May, and depending on weather conditions and demand -
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6. 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...
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 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.–Wed. -
7. 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....
No 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
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8. Museo Egizio
CentroThe Egyptian Museum's superb collection includes statues of pharaohs and mummies and entire frescoes taken from royal tombs—it's one of the world's finest and largest...
The Egyptian Museum's superb collection includes statues of pharaohs and mummies and entire frescoes taken from royal tombs—it's one of the world's finest and largest museums of its kind. 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, writing instruments, and a complete set of personal cosmetics and toiletries. The museum is housed in the Palazzo dell'Accademia delle Scienze, a Baroque tour de force designed by the priest and architect Guarino Guarini.
View Tours and ActivitiesVia Accademia delle Scienze 6, Turin, Piedmont, 10123, Italy011-4406903Sight Details
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9. 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...
This 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, gilt ceilings, and sumptuous 17th- to 19th-century furniture. 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 one of Europe's most extensive collections of arms and armor.
Piazzetta Reale 1, Turin, Piedmont, 10122, Italy011-4361455Sight Details
Rate Includes: €15, includes Armeria Reale, Galleria Sabauda, and Museo Archeologico, Closed Mon. -
10. 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...
This 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); several works by Manet (1832–83), Renoir (1841–1919), Matisse (1869–1954), and Picasso (1881–1973). The gallery is on the top floor of the Lingotto, a former Fiat factory that was completely transformed between 1982 and 2002 by architect Renzo Piano.
Via Nizza 230, Turin, Piedmont, 10126, Italy011-0925011Sight Details
Rate Includes: €10, Closed Mon. -
11. Reggia di Venaria Reale
Extensive Italianate gardens surround this 16th-century hunting lodge built for Carlo Emanuele II of Savoy. Inside, its Great Gallery is worthy of Versailles. The basements...
Extensive Italianate gardens surround this 16th-century hunting lodge built for Carlo Emanuele II of Savoy. Inside, its Great Gallery is worthy of Versailles. The basements now house a historical exhibition that relates 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. -
12. 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...
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, Italy -
13. 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...
Visible 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 -
14. Borgo Medievale
San SalvarioAlong the banks of the Po, this complex, built for a General Exhibition in 1884, is a faithful reproduction of a typical Piedmont village in...
Along the banks of the Po, this complex, built for a General Exhibition in 1884, is a faithful reproduction of a typical Piedmont village in the Middle Ages. Craft shops, houses, a church, and stores are clustered in the narrow lanes, and in the center of the village is the Rocca Medievale, a medieval castle that's its main attraction, but is closed until at least 2023 for major restorations.
Viale Virgilio 107, Turin, Piedmont, 10126, Italy011-01167101Sight Details
Rate Includes: Village free, Rocca Medievale and garden €6, Rocca closed Mon.–Thurs. -
15. 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...
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. -
16. 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...
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 is a carved ivory diptych from AD 406 portraying the Roman emperor Honorius.
Piazza Papa Giovanni XXIII, Aosta, Aosta Valley, 11100, Italy0165-40251Sight Details
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17. 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...
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, Italy0141-530066Sight Details
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18. Collegiata di Sant'Orso
This church has layers of history literally visible in its architecture. Originally there was a 6th-century chapel on this site, founded by the Archdeacon Orso,...
This church has layers of history literally visible in its architecture. 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. That church, in turn, was encrusted with Gothic and, later, Baroque features, resulting in a jigsaw puzzle of styles that surprisingly manage to work together. The 11th-century features are almost untouched in the crypt, and if you go up the stairs on the left from the main church you can see the 11th-century frescoes (ask the sacristan, who'll let you in). These restored frescoes depict the life of Christ and the apostles; although only the tops are visible, you can see the expressions on the faces of the disciples. Take the outside doorway to the right of the main entrance to see the church's crowning glory, its 12th-century cloister, enclosed by some 40 stone columns with masterfully carved capitals depicting scenes from the Old and New Testaments and the life of St. Orso. The turrets and spires of Aosta peek out above.
Via Sant'Orso 14, Aosta, Aosta Valley, 11100, Italy0165-262026Sight Details
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19. Duomo
Dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin, the Duomo is an object lesson in Italian Gothic architecture. Completed in the early 14th century, it is...
Dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin, the Duomo is an object lesson in Italian Gothic architecture. Completed in the early 14th century, it is decorated so as to emphasize geometry and verticality: pointed arches and narrow vaults are completely covered with frescoes that direct your gaze upward. The porch on the south side of the cathedral facing the square was built in 1470; it represents the Gothic style at its most florid and excessive.
Piazza Cattedrale, Asti, Piedmont, 14100, Italy0141-592924Sight Details
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20. Duomo di San Giovanni
CentroThe most impressive part of Turin's 15th-century cathedral is the shadowy black-marble-walled Cappella della Sacra Sindone (Chapel of the Holy Shroud), where the famous relic...
The most impressive part of Turin's 15th-century cathedral is the shadowy black-marble-walled Cappella della Sacra Sindone (Chapel of the Holy Shroud), where the famous relic is housed in a sealed casket. The chapel was designed by the priest and architect Guarino Guarini (1604–83), a genius of the Baroque style who was official engineer and mathematician to the court of Duke Carlo Emanuele II of Savoy. The Sacra Sindone is a 12-foot-long sheet of linen, thought by millions to be the burial shroud of Christ, bearing the light imprint of his crucified body. The shroud first made an appearance around the middle of the 15th century, when it was presented to Ludovico of Savoy in Chambéry. In 1578 it was brought to Turin by another member of the Savoy royal family, Duke Emanuele Filiberto. It was only in the 1990s that the Catholic Church began allowing rigorous scientific study of the shroud. Not surprisingly, the results have been hazy, bolstering both sides of the argument. On one hand, three separate university teams—in Switzerland, Britain, and the United States—have concluded, as a result of carbon-14 analysis, that the cloth dates from between 1260 and 1390. On the other hand, they are unable to explain how medieval forgers could have created the shroud's image, which resembles a photographic negative, and how they could have had the knowledge or means to incorporate traces of Roman coins covering the eyelids and endemic Middle Eastern pollen woven into the cloth. Either way, the shroud continues to be revered as a holy relic, exhibited to the public on very rare occasions.
Piazza San Giovanni, Turin, Piedmont, 10122, Italy011-4361540
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