Castello del Roccolo
Busca
The Castle of Roccolo dates back to the period between 1846 and 1850. Over the years, the castle has hosted several important characters. Outside there is a large park of 500,000 square meters, which is known as the romantic garden. Of great interest, are also the wonderful frescoes of the chapel.
Piazza Galimberti
Cuneo
(16 Km)
It's the city's main square. After the destruction of the old wall,its original space has been doubled. Today it is surrounded by neo-classical buildings. In the center of the square you can see the statue of Barbaruox.
Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Bosco
Cuneo
(15 Km)
The cathedral of Santa Maria del Bosco is very ancient and over the centuries underwent numerous restorations. Today's facade has a portico four Corinthian columns, and a typically neoclassical gable.
Castello Reale di Racconigi
Cuneo
(32 Km)
The Royal Castle of Racconigi saw numerous changes and became the property of the Savoy from the second half of the fourteenth century. Having become a highly frequented cultural and museum hub, the castle is included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Abbazia di Santa Maria di Staffarda
Cuneo
(16 Km)
The Abbey of Santa Maria di Staffarda is one of the great medieval monuments of Piedmont; preserved largely in its integrity at the moment of maximum expansion, it is located in Staffarda di Revello, in the province of Cuneo.
Castello della Manta
Cuneo
(16 Km)
The Manta Castle is a medieval manor built in the twelfth century. In the whole there are numerous rooms with beautiful frescoes and paintings symbol of pictorial cycles of the past. The castle church is attached to the castle.
Duomo di Saluzzo
Saluzzo
(14 Km)
The Cathedral of Saluzzo is also known as the Church of the Virgin Mary of the Assunta, and is the main church of the town. It was built between 1491 and 1501, and has a facade, made of exposed brick and plaster, marked by three entrance portals.
Chiesa di San Giovanni
Saluzzo
(147 Km)
The church of San Giovanni is a splendid example of Gothic architecture. Harmoniously inserted in the medieval architectural context of the ancient village, it is internally divided into three naves with cross vaults and can be accessed by descending from the suggestive stone staircase, which separates the portal from the central nave.
Antico Palazzo Comunale
Saluzzo
(14 Km)
Mullioned windows and terracotta friezes decorate the facade of the ancient municipality erected in 1462. The palace is enriched by the elegant Civic Tower, dating back to 1464, a figurative symbol of the city and an exceptional viewpoint on the city and the Alpine arch.
Ponte Vecchio
Dronero
(11 Km)
The crenellated bridge was built in 1428 with unequal arches. It is also called Devil's Bridge because legend wants men to ask for help from the devil to build a bridge that resisted the weather.
La Castiglia
Saluzzo
(14 Km)
The Castiglia was built between 1270 and 1286 at the behest of the Marquis Thomas I. The name probably derives from the complex of fortified buildings placed in the area since 1120. Changed its function during the fifteenth century when becames noble residence of the Marquis Ludovico II. After several centuries of degradation the structure appears now to be currently in a state of restoration.
Palazzo Barberi di Branzola
Cuneo
(15 Km)
The Palace dates back to the '600, on commission of the Marquis of Cavallerleone. It is probably the oldest building in the city, well notable by its architecture (arabesque decorations, stone capitals, etc.), although, in the 19th century, it was restored by Amedeo Barberi's wife by Branzola. This is also the reason why it was so called.
Torre Civica
Cuneo
(15 Km)
The tower is of fourteenth-century origins, and was the seat of the municipal residence of Cuneo until the 18th century. The current appearance of the tower is the result of a series of restorations, since it was severely damaged during the war or by the elements. It is easily distinguishable from the ancient fresco on the facade. From its height it offers a very special view of the area.
Sinagoga
Cuneo
(15 Km)
The building was built by the Jewish community in Cuneo in 1611. In 1884 it underwent a total renovation both inside and outside. In memory of the old synagogue there are two tombstones that recall two events. The first recalls the construction in 1611, while the second recalls the moment when the Napoleonic troops attacked the synagogue with a cannon shot and the blow did not cause any damage to the many people present.
Castello della Morra
Saluzzo
(13 Km)
The Morra Castle is surrounded by a beautiful park. It is a very ancient construction that dates back to 1490. It was built at the behest of Ludwig II. Over the centuries it was modified, compared to the initial construction. It is currently in excellent condition and is used as a hunting suit.
Villa Oldofredi Tadini
Cuneo
(14 Km)
The villa was built between XIV. and XV. Century as a watchtower. Now a museum, where works of art come from the private collections of families of Mocchia di San Michele and Oldofredi Tadini.
Villa Tornaforte
Cuneo
(13 Km)
The origins of this building are unknown. In the sixteenth. Century housed the order "Augustine." In the eighteenth. Century, during the independence war, it has been seriously damaged.
Casa Cavassa - Loggiato con affreschi Fatiche di Ercole
Saluzzo
(14 Km)
Stately Home Renaissance, since late nineteenth century home of the Museo Civico di Saluzzo. The building contains paintings, furniture and objets d'art that represent the qualifying roots of the glorious marchesal past.
Castello della Manta
Manta
(11 Km)
The Manta Castle dates back to the twelfth century. At the beginning of the fifteenth century the castle was transformed into a stately home. In the 18th century the building was abandoned. After 1984, work began on its restoration to bring it back to its former glory. Several frescoes are preserved inside the castle.
Museo Ferroviario
Cuneo
(15 Km)
The Railway Museum is located at the train station of Cuneo. In the Royal Hall, the family waiting room, you can see photos and vintage newspapers, you can look at the boards with the different types of caps used by railway workers, the series of tickets, licenses and travel cards. Outside, you can admire an old car from 1943, containing documents relating to the railway line. The Calvano knight is the owner of the Museum and deals, at his own expense, with any restorations.
Museo Civico e Complesso monumentale di San Francesco
Cuneo
(15 Km)
The Civic Museum of Cuneo is located at Palazzo Audiffredi. Today it is located in the Monumental Complex of San Francesco. Inside, it houses a large collection of archaeological objects and works dating back to prehistory, collecting much of the history of the past. The museum is open to the public and also houses a rich library concerning cultural heritage. Admission to the art gallery is free of charge.
Museo Civico "L. Mallè"
Dronero
(11 Km)
Leonardo snc
Cuneo
(21 Km)
Le Meduse
Saluzzo
(14 Km)