Abbey Novalesa ABBAZIA DI NOVALESA The abbey of SS. Pietro e Andrea was founded in 726 by Abbone, governor of Maurienne and Susa, along an important pilgrimage route which became an important stage of the Via Francigena; it reached the height of its splendour during the Carolingian... TORINO+PIEMONTE CARD
Cathedral Susa CATTEDRALE DI SAN GIUSTO Founded in 1027, the cathedral of Susa, in Latin cross format with three naves and a transept, rises with the facade wall set on the Roman and medieval walls, incorporating in the left corner one of the Roman towers of the gateway called "Savoia" or...
Abbey Buttigliera Alta PRECETTORIA DI SANT'ANTONIO DI RANVERSO The abbey, together with the annexed 15th century Ospedale della Precettoria (Hospital), is located along the Via Francigena route. It is a typical example of French Gothic influence and houses an important cycle of 15th century paintings by Giacomo... TORINO+PIEMONTE CARD
Abbey Sant'Ambrogio di Torino SACRA DI SAN MICHELE A monument which is a symbol of the Piemonte Region and a place that inspired writer Umberto Eco to conceive the best-seller The name of the rose, the Sacra di San Michele is an abbey built between 983 and 987 on the top of mount Pirchiriano, 40 km... TORINO+PIEMONTE CARD
Basilica Torino BASILICA DI MARIA AUSILIATRICE Founded by Don Bosco in 1865-68 to a design by Antonio Spezia, this church was extended and enriched in 1935-38. The facade is in neo-Palladian style and, on the dome, there is the statue of the Madonna, the work of Camillo Boggio (1867). The...
Basilica Torino BASILICA DI SUPERGA - CHIESA Designed and executed by Filippo Juvarra in 1717-1731, this basilica is dedicated to the Nativity of Mary and holds the tombs of the House of Savoy. According to tradition, it was commissioned by Vittorio Amadeo II in fulfilment of vow taken if...
Abbey Novalesa ABBAZIA DI NOVALESA The abbey of SS. Pietro e Andrea was founded in 726 by Abbone, governor of Maurienne and Susa, along an important pilgrimage route which became an important stage of the Via Francigena; it reached the height of its splendour during the Carolingian... TORINO+PIEMONTE CARD
Cathedral Susa CATTEDRALE DI SAN GIUSTO Founded in 1027, the cathedral of Susa, in Latin cross format with three naves and a transept, rises with the facade wall set on the Roman and medieval walls, incorporating in the left corner one of the Roman towers of the gateway called "Savoia" or...
Abbey Buttigliera Alta PRECETTORIA DI SANT'ANTONIO DI RANVERSO The abbey, together with the annexed 15th century Ospedale della Precettoria (Hospital), is located along the Via Francigena route. It is a typical example of French Gothic influence and houses an important cycle of 15th century paintings by Giacomo... TORINO+PIEMONTE CARD
Abbey Sant'Ambrogio di Torino SACRA DI SAN MICHELE A monument which is a symbol of the Piemonte Region and a place that inspired writer Umberto Eco to conceive the best-seller The name of the rose, the Sacra di San Michele is an abbey built between 983 and 987 on the top of mount Pirchiriano, 40 km... TORINO+PIEMONTE CARD
Basilica Torino BASILICA DI MARIA AUSILIATRICE Founded by Don Bosco in 1865-68 to a design by Antonio Spezia, this church was extended and enriched in 1935-38. The facade is in neo-Palladian style and, on the dome, there is the statue of the Madonna, the work of Camillo Boggio (1867). The...
Basilica Torino BASILICA DI SUPERGA - CHIESA Designed and executed by Filippo Juvarra in 1717-1731, this basilica is dedicated to the Nativity of Mary and holds the tombs of the House of Savoy. According to tradition, it was commissioned by Vittorio Amadeo II in fulfilment of vow taken if...
