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

Welcome to Poirino Italy. If you’are planning to visit Poirino for your next trip and you are looking for the best places to visit, here you’ll find tips and suggestions of most popular point of interest and activities not to be missed in Poirino and surrounding. Travelers will appreciate this italian town with his rich historical and artistic heritage, local culture and environment. Discover the monuments, buildings, natural treasures and all the details that characterize Poirino and its territory. Share and suggest a place you've visited.

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Santena (7 Km)

Fondazione Cavour

The Cavour Foundation is located inside the homonymous Castle of Santena, built between 1712 and 1720 by Francesco Gallo. It was established in 1955, at the behest of the wife of Count Camillo Cavour, Marquise Marchioness. The intent was to enhance the house-museum, where the Benso family lived and since 1649 the Marquises Cavour.

Santena (7 Km)

Museo Fondazione Cavour

Pralormo (8 Km)

Castello di Pralormo

The Castle of Pralormo was erected in the 13th century to defend the surrounding territory. At first it was the home of the lords of Anterisio, and then moved on to the Biandrate and Roeros. The latter enriched the Castle with two round towers and a tower located southwest. The latest changes are due to the current family that owns it: the Beraudo accounts of Pralormo.

Pralormo (9 Km)

Santuario Madonna della Spina

The Sanctuary of Madonna della Spina was built in memory of the event that saw the painted image of the Blessed Virgin bleed from one eye, after being scratched with a thorn. Every 15 August, a feast dedicated to the Blessed Virgin is celebrated, where all her faithful participate. Inside the Sanctuary there are two altars, one of which dates back to the 17th century.

Moncalieri (11 Km)

Castello la Rotta

The Castle la Rotta was built in the fourth century with the function of defending the bridge over the Banna River. It was owned by the Lombards, the Knights of Malta and then the Savoy family after the sixteenth century. Towards 1706 it was transformed into a gunpowder deposit during the attack of the French in the city of Turin. History has it that Vittorio Amedeo II of Savoy was imprisoned within the walls of the Castle, who went crazy and died suffering. During the second half of the 900 the Castle was purchased by Augusto Oliviero who carried out a restoration and saved him from degradation.

Andezeno (13 Km)

Castello di Andezeno

The Castle of Andezeno is a medieval building. In the past it was owned by the Pozzi family. Over time, the castle was destroyed by the Spanish military and the original castle remained few traces. In the 16th century the castle was rebuilt by the Ormea and Berta family, later by the Villa family.

Carmagnola (13 Km)

Castello di Carmagnola

The Carmagnola Castle was built in the 13th century by the Marquis of Saluzzo, Manfredo II. During the Spanish invasion, part of the building was destroyed and restored by the French in the mid-1500s. Currently, it is home to the Palazzo Comunale.

Carignano (14 Km)

Torre Civica

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.

Carignano (14 Km)

Museo Civico "G. Rodolfo"

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.

Moncalieri (14 Km)

Castello di Revigliasco

The Castle of Revigliasco was built towards the end of the 9th century and stood near a parish at the time. Towards the 18th century, the tower was knocked down and the premises were downsized. It was managed by several owners and in 1950 it was sold to the municipality of Moncalieri by the Beria D'Argentine Counts.

Arignano (14 Km)

Castello Inferiore

The lower castle was built in the middle of the fifteenth century by the Counts Costa di Arignano and is of the Renaissance type. When the castle was built, it was a square safe and it was equipped with 4 small towers in the shape of a cylinder. Today in Northern Italy, the castle is the only example of a fortified castle of its kind.

Arignano (14 Km)

Castello Superiore

The Superior Castle, also known as La Rocca, was built in the eleventh century, and is one of the two parts of the Castle of Arignano. The current appearance is the result of a profound restoration of the '300, after the serious damage it suffered. Inside you can admire different types of neo-Gothic masterpieces: frescoes, landscapes, and caves, typical of the period.

Arignano (14 Km)

Castello di Arignano

The construction of the castle of Arignano dates back to the 13th century. At the beginning the castle was composed of a protective wall and a palace, which was surrounded by 4 square towers. Only one tower has survived over the centuries and is located in the southwest side. The castle is located in the highest part of the city of Arignano. Over time, the structure has undergone various changes.

Pino Torinese (15 Km)

Osservatorio Astronomico di Torino

The Turin Astronomical Observatory, now moved to Pino Torinese, was established in 1822 by astronomer Giovanni Plana. After a difficult period of carelessness on the part of the institutions, today the structure is equipped with state-of-the-art tools such as the Bemberg meridian circle and a mirror telescope with more than one meter of opening.

Moncalieri (16 Km)

Castello di Moncalieri

The Castle of Moncalieri dates back to 1100. It was built at the behest of Thomas I of Savoy with the function of controlling the south entrance of Turin. During the fifteenth century the structure was enlarged and became a ducal home. The Castle was the favorite residence of Vittorio Amedeo III and his son Vittorio Emanuele I who made numerous restorations. The Castle is surrounded by an English garden that extends for ten hectares.

Moncalieri (16 Km)

Arco della Torre dell'Orologio

This is the only door left of the three originals present in the city that date back to the Middle Ages. In the past there was also a drawbridge connected to the structure but today only four arches remain, two on each side of the tower which is fortunately preserved in excellent condition.

Montaldo Torinese (16 Km)

Castello di Montaldo

The Castle of Montaldo was built between 1011 and 1038 by Landolfo Vescovo of Turin according to the Medieval style. During the 18th century the building was restored by Carlo Emanuele Ferrero, who transformed it into a private residence. After a period of neglect, the Castle has now become a luxury hotel.

Pino Torinese (16 Km)

Parco Avventura Tre Querce

Vinovo (17 Km)

Castello della Rovere

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.

Piobesi Torinese (19 Km)

Castello di Piobesi

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.

Turin (19 Km)

Villa della Regina

The Villa della Regina in Turin is one of the most 'beautiful and best preserved villas in the whole city'. It was built around the seventeenth century at the behest of Maurizio di Savoia. This construction is part of the Savoy Residences of Piedmont and since 1997 has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Turin (19 Km)

Basilica di Superga

The most important work of architecture by Juvarra inaugurated in 1731 with Carlo Emanuele III. Situated on a hill, it is one of the highest and scenic points of Turin. It houses the tombs of the Savoy kings.

Turin (19 Km)

Borgo e Castello Medioevale

The Castle together with the Medieval Village constitute a kind of museum. The medieval castle, divided into 4 floors, is the highest point of the village. It is a fortification that reflects the characteristics of the 15th century. Inside the village, surrounded by crenellated walls, there are buildings of Piedmontese and Aosta Valley architecture: churches, houses, fountains. The peculiarity of the village are the artisan shops of 1884.

Turin (19 Km)

Centro Storico Fiat

The FIAT Historical Center was opened in 1963 and is a corporate museum. Airplanes, trains, trucks, bicycles and cars of the well-known Fiat brand are exhibited. In addition, there are also scale models, posters and advertising sketches, about 300,000 technical drawings and 6 million images. The center has an exhibition area of more than 3000 square meters and is divided into two floors.

Turin (19 Km)

Castello del Valentino

A charming seventeenth-century residence, set on the type of French castles of 1500. Now it houses the Faculty of Architecture.

Turin (20 Km)

La Gran Madre di Dio

A neoclassical cathedral which arose between 1827 and 1831 on the banks the Po; it was built to celebrate the return of Vittorio Emanuele I, after the Congress of Vienna. In front of it opens up the impressive Piazza Vittorio Veneto.

Other attractions in Poirino

Churches and places of worship

Collegiata dei S.Pietro e Paolo

The Church of St. Peter and Paul was built between 1492 and 1514 by the architect Giorgino Costanza of Costigliole. In the interior there is the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception, which is decorated with beautiful frescoes.

Walls, towers and gates

Torre Urbica

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B&B Cabalesta

Pralormo (8 Km) - Via Cellarengo, 12/1

e-mail www +393939853411

Park Hotel Villa Salzea

Trofarello (11 Km) - Via Vicoforte, 2 Oppure Via Duca Degli Abruzzi,29

e-mail www +39116497809/0116490366

Set in a restored 18th century villa surrounded by its private park in Trofarello, Park Hotel Villa Salzea offers elegant rooms, free Wi-Fi and a pool. A gourmet restaurant and meeting facilities are included. Featuring refined classic furnishings and full hills views, rooms at Villa Salzea Park Hotel have either tiled or parquet floors and a private bathroom with bathtub or shower. Each room is fitted a TV with cable and satellite channels. Pastries and fruit as well as a cappuccino coffee and yoghurt feature for breakfast, which is served in the breakfast room with a fireplace. The restaurant, where special evenings are held occasionally, offers quality Piedmont and national cuisine. During summer, guests can relax by the pool equipped with sun loungers or sit under the shaded gazebo in the garden.A Golf Club is a 5-minute drive away. A pleasant 15-minute walk to Trofarello Train Station.

Arziga'

Chieri (14 Km) - Strada Della Rezza, 109

e-mail www +393387922213

Casa Del Grande Vecchio

Airasca (28 Km) - Via Roma, 83

e-mail www +39119908031-3334880946

Comfort and Relaxation The B & B offers three spacious rooms on two floors each, with a refined parlor fact it reaches a great furnished by means of a wooden staircase. A furnished in Provencal style, the other from the strong tones of the wood offering the style of the old country houses. Staying in the "Casa del Grande Vecchio" you will be attracted by the sophisticated details with care, with family pieces and tools of finely restored country tradition. Each room has a private bathroom with shower and an elegant living room. Autonomous heating.

Antico Tre Valli

Borgaro Torinese (29 Km) - Via Torino, 74

e-mail www +39114702369/3357799978

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

What To See near Poirino

Fondazione Cavour

Museo Fondazione Cavour

Castello di Pralormo

Santuario Madonna della Spina

Castello la Rotta

Castello di Andezeno

Castello di Carmagnola

Torre Civica

Museo Civico "G. Rodolfo"

Castello di Revigliasco

Castello Inferiore

Castello Superiore

Castello di Arignano

Osservatorio Astronomico di Torino

Castello di Moncalieri

Arco della Torre dell'Orologio

Castello di Montaldo

Parco Avventura Tre Querce

Castello della Rovere

Castello di Piobesi

Villa della Regina

Basilica di Superga

Borgo e Castello Medioevale

Centro Storico Fiat

Castello del Valentino

La Gran Madre di Dio

Other attractions in Poirino

Collegiata dei S.Pietro e Paolo

Torre Urbica

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Destinations nearby

Pralormo

Santena

Trofarello

Chieri

Arignano

Carmagnola

Andezeno

Carignano

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