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Things to do in San Carlo Canavese Italy – what to see attractions and activities

Welcome to San Carlo Canavese Italy. If you’are planning to visit San Carlo Canavese 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 San Carlo Canavese 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 San Carlo Canavese and its territory. Share and suggest a place you've visited.

What To See near San Carlo Canavese

Turin (12 Km)

Reggia di Venaria Reale

Built in 1660, it was the palace of the Savoy rulers until the end of the 1800s. Inside you can admire rooms with furnishings from the 17th and 19th centuries. Behind the palace rise the French-style royal gardens.

Foglizzo (17 Km)

Castello di Foglizzo

Its construction dates back to the late Roman period. In the 16th century, the castle underwent changes. Between the 17th and 18th centuries, the Counts of Biandrate turned the building into a stately home. The salons are decorated with frescoes and emblems. Since 1885, the Castle has been home to the Town Hall of Foglizzo.

Aglie' (18 Km)

Castello Ducale

The construction of the castle dates back to the twelfth century. It is a medieval fortification, of which few structures are left in walls. Inside the castle, you will find dwelling buildings, rustic buildings and a watchtower. In the 17th century, it was transformed into a residence and was subject to various restorations.

Alpette (19 Km)

Osservatorio Astronomico di Alpette

The observatory consists of a metal dome with a diameter of 5.5 meters with a main telescope capable of detecting even the weakest stars. The main activity of the observatory is the didactic activity. The observatory is open to the public.

Turin (19 Km)

Villa Sartirana o Tesoriera

Villa Sartirana or also known as Treasurer dates back to the eighteenth century and is located inside the Park of the Treasure of Turin. It is very rich in stuccoes and frescoes that embellish its facade and the entire interior. Over the years it has been modified, transformed and expanded. Today we can admire it in excellent condition since the renovations took place between 2009 and 2012. It is currently used as the headquarters of the “Andrea Della Corte” civic music library.

Turin (19 Km)

Monumento ai Caduti del Frejus

The Frejus War Memorial was built by Luigi Belli and Odoardo Tabacchi. The Monument consists of a pyramid built with parts coming from the excavation of the gallery, and seven titans in white marble, which symbolize the hardness of the strength of nature. It was created to inaugurate the Frejus Gallery.

Turin (20 Km)

Quartieri Militari

The Military Districts were created by the architect Filippo Juvarra on commission of Vittorio Amedeo II. Formed by two isolated arcades used as barracks, they represent the outlet to the west of the city and are currently the venue for museums and art events. In their dungeons we can find some World War II anti-aircraft shelters.

Turin (20 Km)

Santuario della Consolata

It was built by Guarino Guarini in XVI on the old medieval church . To the right of neo-classical facade stands a Romanesque bell tower. The interior is rich and full of decorations.

Turin (20 Km)

Al Bicerin

The restaurant was created in 1763 as a very small cafe and at first it was very dark, simply furnished with wooden tables and benches. After a renovation in the nineteenth century, the Caffè took the look that it preserves with care until our time. You can see the external frame in iron, the columns and the capitals in cast iron exactly like two centuries ago.

Turin (20 Km)

Palazzo Falletti di Barolo

The Falletti Palace in Barolo is a noble home. The building was built in the seventeenth century by Baroncelli. Today it has a Rococo style, but it is not the original one but the result of some restorations. The Palace is now the seat of the Opera Barola and is open to the public.

Turin (20 Km)

Palazzo Saluzzo Paesana

The Palazzo Saluzzo Paesana dates back to the eighteenth century and is among the most beautiful and magnificent palaces that the city has dating back to this period. The building has two different facades, one rich in friezes, masks, stuccoes and frames. Instead, the other, which gives on the Military Quarters, is much simpler, devoid of ornaments and harsh ones. Today the building is in excellent condition.

Turin (20 Km)

Palazzo del Senato Sabaudo

The Sabaudo Senate Palace was built in the late 1600s. This building housed the Judiciary of the Savoy Senate and the Chamber of Counts. Today the Palace is the seat of some judicial offices in the city and is kept in excellent condition.

Caselette (20 Km)

Castello di Camerletto

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.

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Antico Tre Valli

Borgaro Torinese (11 Km) - Via Torino, 74

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Tre Foglie di Pesco

Rivoli (20 Km) - Via Legnano, 6

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The B&B TRE FOGLIE DI PESCO is located in Rivoli, opposite the Castle of the Savoy, the Museum of Contemporary Art. A 2km from Alpignano Train Station. A 1 km from the exit of the motorway Rivoli TO-BN. At 20 minutes from Turin-Caselle and the center of Turin. It is a studio apartment of 60 square meters with 4 + 1 beds, in an exclusive location and panoramic. Wake up with a hearty breakfast, with a selection of local products. There is a library for reading, wi-fi, HI-FI, HOME-THEATRE, 42 "TV, washing machine, iron, billiards, table tennis, a 1500 m² garden with playground, solarium, parking Covered reserved and with our warm hospitality you will feel at home!