Come to the magical town of Avigliana in the beautiful Piedmont region of Italy for a few days! Only twenty five kilometres west of Turin city, the scenic hilltop town of Avigliana lies within the Susa Valley beside the main road leading from Turin to Frejus in France.
Stay at a beautiful holiday villa in Piedmont and relax here after a few days of exciting exploration! Tourists will experience an enchanting time here as there is much to see and do.
Begin your day of exploration by visiting the ruins of what was once a majestic 17th century castle on the top of Avigliana town and many other exquisite attractions.
Stay at a beautiful holiday villa in Piedmont and relax here after a few days of exciting exploration! Tourists will experience an enchanting time here as there is much to see and do.
Begin your day of exploration by visiting the ruins of what was once a majestic 17th century castle on the top of Avigliana town and many other exquisite attractions.
Bring your camera to snap a few photos of two beautiful volcanic lakes nearby that look especially beautiful as the sun rises as dawn or when a full moon shines over its calm waters. In the afternoon, why not visit the architectural masterpiece that is the Sacra di San Michele. This is an incredibly old abbey situated on top of Mount Pirchiriano which can be seen from Avigliana.
The setting of Avigliana and its perfectly preserved architecture, history and culture is what earned it the prestigious Orange Flag award. Learn all about the history of the buildings here and imagine what life would have been like during medieval times. There is a lovely selection of delicious eateries to try here and some nice shops to browse around and buy local produce and crafts.
The setting of Avigliana and its perfectly preserved architecture, history and culture is what earned it the prestigious Orange Flag award. Learn all about the history of the buildings here and imagine what life would have been like during medieval times. There is a lovely selection of delicious eateries to try here and some nice shops to browse around and buy local produce and crafts.
Stroll around the charming Piazza Santa Maria, walk up the interior of the town’s tall clock tower and visit the richly decorated interior of St. Peter’s church among many other things. There is much to do and see in Susa Valley, such as a hiking trail through some of the cosy little villages tucked into the hills as well as the winding woodland paths and river.
Avigliana sits perfectly within its natural cocoon and visitors are sure to feel that tranquillity and losing themselves in the beauty of nature during their time here. So why not add it to your travel itinerary and look forward to seeing its welcoming setting for yourself!
Avigliana sits perfectly within its natural cocoon and visitors are sure to feel that tranquillity and losing themselves in the beauty of nature during their time here. So why not add it to your travel itinerary and look forward to seeing its welcoming setting for yourself!
Photo credits
picture 1: Sbisolo / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 2: Jks93 / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: Fotogian / CC BY-SA 3.0
picture 1: Sbisolo / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 2: Jks93 / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: Fotogian / CC BY-SA 3.0
