Aosta - Walls, towers and gates Arco di Augusto Located at the entrance of the historical center, the arch celebrates the victory of the Romans over Salassians. Used for centuries as a fortification as a private residence it has a single arch and semi-columns with Corinthian capitals.
Aosta - Walls, towers and gates Porta Praetoria Formed by two series of arches, it was the main entrance to the walled city. The central arch was intended for the passage of wagons, while the two sides for pedestrians.
Aosta - Archaeological Sites Teatro romano Access to the theater is located near Porta Pretoria, at the end of Via Sant'Anselmo and the beginning of Via Porta Pretoria. Built in Roman times, under Emperor Claudius, it occupied an area of 81 m wide and 64 m long. During the summer season, concerts of the “Listen with Passion” and “Music with Heart” exhibitions take place at the theater.
Aosta - Archaeological Sites Foro Romano Dating back about the end of the 1st century BC, you can descend cryptoportico in which it is divided into three sides of the forum, one of which is under the church. Above it were placed two temples.
Aosta - Walls, towers and gates Torre dei signori di Quart The Tower of Lords of Quart, the former Tower of Lords of Porta Sancti Ursi, was built in the Middle Ages on top of the Roman foundations. Over the years it was restored several times, to arrive at its present appearance, as it was damaged and the architectural elements of the building were lost. Since 1830 it has been hosting various exhibitions in the area and archives.
Aosta - Churches and places of worship Chiesa collegiata di Sant'Orso The collegiate church of Saints Peter and Orso constitutes, together with the Cathedral of Aosta, the most important testimony of the history of sacred art in Valle d'Aosta. Of particular interest are the ancients Ottonian frescoes preserved between the roof and the cover of the central nave, and the cloister with its magnificent medieval capitals.
Aosta - Churches and places of worship Cattedrale di Aosta It dates back to the fourth century AD and has a structure with a Latin cross plan with three naves and a small cloister. Made in different architectural styles: Romanesque, Renaissance and Neoclassical, it houses interesting frescoes from the eleventh century.
Aosta - Museums Museo del Tesoro della Cattedrale This museum includes several works belonging to the heritage of sacred art from different churches in the region. Among the most precious works of the museum there is a Roman cameo and also the late Roman ivory diptych by Anicio Petronio Probo.
Sarre - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello di Sarre The castle was built around the middle of the thirteenth century in a strategic position above a hill overlooking the valley to be later renovated. The current architecture characterized by a massive longitudinal body with a tall rectangular tower adorned with battlements.
Quart - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello di Quart The Quart castle located in the homonymous municipality was built in 1185 by Jacques de la Porte de Saint-Ours, the founder of the dynasty of the Lords of Quart. Currently the castle belongs to the Municipality of Quart (since 1800). It is not possible to visit its interior, except for a few occasions.
Nus - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello di Nus Still inhabited today, it is not possible to visit it except on some occasions. Also called Plane Castle, Nus Castle is located in the municipality of Nus near the hamlet of Plane. Built around the 13th century, it is a medieval castle where many frescoes in Baroque style are kept.
Aosta - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di Santo Stefano The Church of Santo Stefano located between Jean-Laurent Martinet street and via abbé Joseph-Marie Trèves was renovated in the 18th century on the basis of another church. Inside there is a wooden statue of St. Christopher.
Aosta - Walls, towers and gates Torre di Bramafam As part of the Bramafam Castle, the Tower of Bramafam can be seen only from the outside. The name "Bramafam" comes from a legend that tells the story of the death of the wife of a member of the family of Challants. He locked his wife in the tower because of jealousy, who died lamenting the suffering caused by starvation.
Aosta - Bridges Ponte di Pietra It is a Roman monument of Aosta, located near the Arch of Augustus. Also called “Pont de Pierre” in French, it was built above the Buthier stream to allow the passage from one bank to another. It measures approximately 17 meters.
Aosta - Walls, towers and gates Torre del Lebbroso Built on the remains of another Roman tower, the Torre del Lebbroso takes its name from the leper Peter Bernard Guasco who lived there from 1773 to the Order of Saints Maurice.
Aosta - Walls, towers and gates Torre dei Signori di Porta Sant'Orso Raised the medieval period, the Torre dei Signori of Porta Sant'Orso was built with blocks from the ancient Roman walls. It was originally the residence of the noble family moved to Porta St. Orso.
Aosta - Museums Museo Archeologico Regionale The rooms of the Archaeological Museum show evidence of the presence of man in the Aosta Valley from Prehistory to the Middle Ages. To visit the entire museum it is possible to carry out a path where you can enjoy interactive multimedia media.
Aosta - Parks and nature reserves Parco Nazionale Gran Paradiso The Gran Paradiso National Park established in 1922, is the oldest Italian National Park. It is located at the turn of the Valle d'Aosta and Piedmont regions, and in addition to the protection and conservation of the territory, it was also established as a scientific research body.
Aosta - Walls, towers and gates Cinta Muraria Romana The tower has come almost intact to the present day. It formed a rectangle of 724 m by 572 to defend the Roman military outpost from the assaults of Gauls.
Fenis - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello di Fenis Considered as one of the most famous medieval castles of the Aosta Valley, it is one of the main tourist attractions in the Aosta Valley, it is located in the municipality of Fenis. Famous for its architecture with its crenellated double belt, which surrounds the central structure and towers. The Castle can be visited only through a guided tour.
Brissogne - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello di Brissogne Built in the 13th century by the lords of Quart, the Castle of Brissogne is currently reduced to ruin, there remains only a cylindrical tower that can be visited externally.
Gressan - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello della Tour de Villa The Castle of Tour de Villa once also called “Tower of the Poor” is a private Valdostan castle (open only from the outside) located in the municipality of Gressan. It is a medieval castle less known than the other Aosta Valley Castles, it was inhabited until 2011 by the owners.
Aosta - Castles, palaces and mansions Palazzo Roncas It is considered one of the most beautiful Renaissance buildings in the city. Built between the end of the 500 and the beginning of the 600 by Pierre-Léonard Roncas from which it takes its name.
Aosta - Walls, towers and gates Torre di Pailleron Located on the square of the railway station, is called the "Pailleron" as it was used as a barn for a long time. At the end of the nineteenth century the tower was restored by Alfredo d'Andrade.
Aosta - Walls, towers and gates Tour Neuve It is a cylindrical tower with battlements and security door. Located near the Palace Roncas, this tower takes its name from the last owners.
Aosta - Walls, towers and gates Tour Fromage It is a tower with a square-shaped base, not very tall, the name derived after the family Du Fromage or Casei. Since 1975 is the home of the major events and art exhibitions owned by the Valle d'Aosta region.
Aosta - Walls, towers and gates Torre dei Balivi (Tour du Baillage) The tower was built in the twelfth century by De Palais. The structure was built over the foundations of the Roman walls. He took the name "Balivo" as in the fifteenth century it was the seat of the bailiff of the time and, consequently, hosted the prisons and the courts. Today, the tower is not opened due to renovations.