Things to do in Piscina Italy – what to see attractions and activities

The Orsini Castle was built in 1016. For many centuries it belonged to the Orsini family, from which it also took its name. Nowadays the Castle is the property of the Municipality that has made it open to the public.

The Castle of Piobesi was built between 1010 and 1037 by Bishop Landolfo. During the nineteenth century the building was transformed into a private residence for ambassadors. Around the Castle there is a beautiful sixteenth-century garden. Currently in its environments is the headquarters of the Italian Food Style Education school.

The Della Rovere Castle dates from 1480 to 1517, it was designed by the architect Baccio Pontelli. Initially, it was erected for defence functions. In 1839 the castle was purchased by the brothers Giacomo and Luigi Rey, who restored it and enriched it with frescoes made by Rodolfo Morgari. Towards the end of 1973, the building was purchased by the Municipality of Vinovo. Currently, it houses the Municipal Library and St. John International University.

Nestled among the morainic hills and the mouth of the Valle di Susa, it is characterized by three biotypes: the two lakes (Lago Grande and Lago Piccolo), the hills formed during the last ice ages and the swamp of Mareschi. The lakes, where numerous species of fish live, are a favorite destination for birdwatchers. Self-guided activities or along the trails along the trails are supported by an information center, a fishing ecomuseum, maps also available at the Tourist Information Center (+39) 0119311873 - ufficioiat@turismoavigliana.it). Don't forget: Lake Grande is an ideal destination for practicing numerous water sports, such as canoeing, sailing, water skiing. During the summer it is possible to choose one of these activities or simply swim in its clear waters by accessing from one of the beaches indicated on the maps.

The Museum of Contemporary Art in Milan hosts international exhibitions of contemporary art that fascinate every visitor. The first presentation to the public of the entire heritage of the museum took place in 1978. Inside we can admire works by artists such as: Sol Lewitt, Richard Long, Vanessa Beecroft and Maurizio Cattelan.

The Castello di Rivoli dates back to the eleventh century and represents a fortified structure along the Valsusino route of the Via Francigena. It was built at the behest of the bishops of Turin and almost immediately passed to the Savoy who made it become a jewel of the Crown of Delights complex. The structure of the royal residence and the terraced garden were the work of the Urbinate Francesco Paciotto. The decorations of the rooms that exalted the members of the dynasty were made by painters such as Morazzone and Isidoro Bianchi.

The Castle of Avigliana is one of the oldest castles in Piedmont. Built in the tenth century by the Marquis Arduino III, the Castle stands on top of Mount Pezzulano, overlooking the entire village of Avigliana and its lakes. Conquered by the French in 1536 and, then, again, in 1630, the Castle was definitively destroyed in 1691 by the troops who fought against the army of Vittorio Amedeo II of Savoy. Today, only the external walls remain to testify to its ancient importance.

An extraordinary example of industrial archaeology of the early twentieth century, the Nobel Dynamitificio was built in 1873 on a hill on the edge of the town of Avigliana. Equipped with electricity and an internal railway connected to the Avigliana station, it was equipped with a chemical laboratory and produced, in addition to explosives, chemical intermediates, by-products of processing main, fertilizers and varnishes. During the Last World War the plant was the scene of bombing and partisan actions, and closed its doors in the 1960s. The Nobel Dynamitificio Museum, inaugurated in 2002, is a piece of the collective memory of the territory and testifies to the social and productive transformations that occurred over the years. Unique in its kind, it offers an interactive set-up with videos, documents, explanatory panels, vintage photographs and tools used in the production of explosives. In addition, the Museum provides a visit route that, touching the anti-aircraft shelter for workers, tunnels and burst rooms, allows the visitor to immerse himself totally in the reality of the factory, touching the dangerousness and life difficulties of the workers.

The “G. Rodolfo” Civic Museum was built in 2000. In the museum there are works collected in the Cariganese territory by the professor and historian Giacomo Rodolfo. The works represent the cultural and social history of the city. The other part of the collections supports some Baroque drawings by Benedetto Alfieri and Bernardo Antonio Vittone, masters of the Piedmontese Baroque.

The Civic Tower of Carignano was built by the Marquises Romagnano, and is the only one left among the towers in the past present within the municipal territory. The building was initially used as a fortification, and until 1932, also as a parish bell tower.

The Castle of Camerletto is located on a hill in the Municipality of Caselette. Its construction dates back to the 10th century. The building was renovated preserving the historical and artistic elements. Currently, it is private property.