Arco di Augusto
Aosta
(5 Km)
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.
Porta Praetoria
Aosta
(5 Km)
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.
Teatro romano
Aosta
(5 Km)
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.
Foro Romano
Aosta
(5 Km)
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.
Torre dei signori di Quart
Aosta
(5 Km)
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.
Chiesa collegiata di Sant'Orso
Aosta
(5 Km)
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.
Cattedrale di Aosta
Aosta
(5 Km)
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.
Museo del Tesoro della Cattedrale
Aosta
(5 Km)
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.
Museo Parrocchiale
Bionaz
(14 Km)
The Parish Museum of Bionaz is located inside the Church of Santa Margherita built in 1694. On the outside of the church we can admire frescoes and paintings by the famous painter Ettore Mazzini in which Santa Margherita was depicted, while inside there is a high altar in decorated wood in 1990 in the Baroque style. In addition, the Museum houses sacred art objects from the chapel of La Lechère.
Museo a cielo aperto
Etroubles
(7 Km)
22 are the works of art by world-famous artists inserted in the medieval village of Etroubles in collaboration with the Pierre Gianadda Foundation of Martigny. A beautiful path through streets, fountains, vegetable gardens, flowers dominated by forests and beautiful mountains.
Piccolo Museo Parrocchiale
Gignod
(0 Km)
The Small Parish Museum of Gignod was built in 1979 in the rectory of the basilica built in the fifteenth century. In the gallery we find sacred utensils and religious furnishings, among which the cups of the 17th-19th century. Other important testimonies present in it are two crosses of the 15th-17th century, a Madonna Enthroned from the 13th century, a St. Anthony of the fifteenth century and a silver urn from the 17th century. In one of the facades we find paintings from 1480 Franco-Swiss.
Museo Archeologico Regionale
Aosta
(5 Km)
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.
Chiesa Antica di Santa Maria
Villeneuve
(10 Km)
In 1416 the church was provided with several altars and a prestigious liturgical furnishings. Over the next two centuries new chapels were founded.
Fiera di Sant Orso
Aosta
(5 Km)
Ponte di Pietra
Aosta
(5 Km)
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.
Chiesa di Santo Stefano
Aosta
(5 Km)
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.
Torre dei Signori di Porta Sant'Orso
Aosta
(5 Km)
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.
Cinta Muraria Romana
Aosta
(6 Km)
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.
Tour Neuve
Aosta
(5 Km)
It is a cylindrical tower with battlements and security door. Located near the Palace Roncas, this tower takes its name from the last owners.
Tour Fromage
Aosta
(5 Km)
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.
Torre dei Balivi (Tour du Baillage)
Aosta
(5 Km)
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.
Castello di Introd
Introd
(13 Km)
Introd Castle is located in Plan d'Introd, called “Château d'Introd” in French. It was built in the twelfth century and made it a real fortress in 1260 by Pierre Sarriod, the founder of the Aosta Valley noble family. It is also possible to visit its interior.
Castello di Nus
Nus
(14 Km)
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.
Castello della Tour de Villa
Gressan
(7 Km)
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.
Castello di Quart
Quart
(8 Km)
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.
Castello di Sarre
Sarre
(11 Km)
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.
Châtel-Argent
Villeneuve
(10 Km)
Thanks to its geographical position, with Bard and Montjovet, it was one of the best points of defense of the Valle d'Aosta. The castle, designed as a fortification, contains within its walls the old chapel of Santa Colomba.
Castello di Brissogne
Brissogne
(10 Km)
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.
Castello Montmayeur
Arvier
(15 Km)
Also known as Arvier Castle, it is located in the municipality of Arvier in Valle d'Aosta. It is possible to freely visit what remains of the Castle or the ruins. Taking the path that starts from the village of Grand-Haury it is possible to arrive at the Castle.
Palazzo Roncas
Aosta
(5 Km)
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.
Torre di Bramafam
Aosta
(6 Km)
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.
Torre del Lebbroso
Aosta
(5 Km)
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.
Torre di Pailleron
Aosta
(5 Km)
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.
Torre Tornalla
Valpelline
(10 Km)
Torre di Gignod
Gignod
(0 Km)
Visited only from the outside, the Torren of Gignod is located in the resort of Château. It was a lookout tower with the function of signaling the advancement of enemies towards the main Aosta Valley castles.
Torre di Vachery
Etroubles
(7 Km)
It is a medieval tower located in the hamlet of Vachéry. It was built in the 12th century on Roman foundations probably as a watchtower. In 2011, the hypothesis of a possible restructuring was announced. The tower is only visible externally.
Museo Regionale di Scienze Naturali
Saint Pierre
(10 Km)
Raccolta Parrocchiale
Valpelline
(5 Km)