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

The museum is located in a large room near the parish church, and in it we find several works. It exhibits paintings representing scenarios of the past related to religion, from the 17th and 18th centuries. We also see urns, processional podiums of Saint Anthony and the Rosary, sculptures of saints and sacred furnishings. Old liturgical books, codes, cups and candle holders are shown in the stained glass windows. Part is reserved for old sacred liturgical garments, such as robes, copes and planets.

The building, dating back to 1600, is united by the “Galleria di Carlo Alberto” to the park built where the Bolleris Castle was located. Of particular interest are the Baroque façade, decorated wooden ceilings and wall paintings.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Gesso e Stura River Park (www.parcofluvialegessostura.it) is a protected area of the Piedmont Region founded in 2007 with the aim of protecting and enhancing the territory of the Stura River and the Gesso stream. Consisting of 10 municipalities, an area of about 4,500 ha, 60 km of river and 80 km of trails, it offers multiple opportunities for use.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fort Neghino was built in the 18th century at the behest of Carlo Alberto. The building has an elliptical structure and is surrounded by a moat. This structure is part of the Vinadio fortifications system.

The Fort of Vinadio, also known as Fort Albertino, was built in 1834, by the will of Carlo Alberto di Savoia. During World War II it was also used as a prison. Today, it is home to cultural events and is part of the 'Open Castles' system. Recently, it has undergone some restoration work, and today it is open to the public.

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.