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

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

What To See near Vicoforte

Mondovi' (4 Km)

Torre Civica

Mombasiglio (8 Km)

Castello di Mombasiglio

The Castle of Mombasiglio is located on the hill of the historic village of the village. It was the fief of the lords of Carassone during the Middle Ages and, after several changes of ownership, it was renovated by the Trotti Sandri family in 1602.

Frabosa Soprana (10 Km)

Parco Frabolandia

Ceva (14 Km)

Castello Rosso Pallavicino

The Castello Rosso Pallavicino is located in a small hill in the historic center of Ceva. The main core was built between the fourteenth and fifteenth century close to the city walls. The most interesting part of the castle is the Sala delle Colonne, a large space characterized by decorative ornaments and an imposing fireplace on the back wall.

Ceva (14 Km)

Torre Guelfa

The Guelph Tower was built during the fourteenth century after a flood destroyed the bridge and the gate of the Tanaro. The top of the Tower had battlements that were first covered by a roof and then exposed again. Despite the fact that the Tower is called Guelph, the battlements are of the Ghibelline type.

Ceva (14 Km)

Torre il Campanone

The Torre il Campanone was part of the three towers that formed the embankment of Ceva, closed between two high walls where the soldiers guarded. Located on the hill called Solaia la Torre, it is about 17 meters high and 4 meters wide.

Ceva (14 Km)

Forte di Ceva

Historical reports from the Fort of Ceva dating back to 1557, found in an act where beds and utensils were required for the soldiers who manned it. The entrance to the fort was through the north door at the entrance of which there was the headquarters of the guard body. The Watchtower stood not far from the side of the road, where outside it was the reproduction of the effigy of the Sorrows. The fort was also a refuge for nobles such as Queen Anna of Orléans, when Turin was besieged by the French in 1706.

Frabosa Soprana (15 Km)

Grotta di Bossea

Margarita (15 Km)

Torre Civica

The Civic Tower, also known as the Town Hall Tower, is part of the Palazzo Margherita in the city of L'Aquila. Part was badly damaged by the strong 2009 earthquake, but today the damage has been repaired.

Nucetto (15 Km)

Castello di Nucetto

The Castle of Nucetto is located at the entrance to the Alta Val Tanaro. In 1414, after some attacks, the building was purchased by the Savoy. In 1500, after many restorations it was donated to the Duchess of Savoy. In 1802 the building was destroyed by the attacks of the Napoleonic troops. Currently, there are only the ruins that demonstrate its history.

Garessio (16 Km)

Castello Reale di Casotto

The Castello Certosa Reale was built in the first half of the twelfth century, at the behest of the Carthusian monks. The structure was composed of the monastery, the church, the cloister and the cells. Between 1380 and 1500, it was damaged by several fires. Initially, it was rebuilt by the architect Francesco Gallo, and later by Bernardo Vittone, who gave it the appearance of a stately residence.

Chiusa Pesio (16 Km)

Museo Naturalistico Missionario della Certosa

The Missionary Naturalistic Museum of the Charterhouse is located inside a House of Missionary Spirituality. Inside it we can admire a large number of objects collected by the missionaries of the Consulata in the Amazon and Africa. The objects belonged to the natural heritage of those countries.

Perlo (17 Km)

Castello Marchesi di Ceva ruderi

The Marchesi Castle of Ceva was built around the 13th century. It was a fairly large and massive structure, built in a raised position to communicate with other neighboring castles as well. Part of this structure were also the four corner towers, of which today it is possible to observe only one. Currently, only a few ruins are visible because the castle was destroyed during the Napoleonic domination.

Dogliani (19 Km)

Parrocchiale Santi Quirico e Paolo

The construction of the Parish Church of SS. Quirico and Paolo began in 1859 and was completed in 1869 with the exception of the dome, which was completed only in 1886. Later, the organ was installed. Inside the church collects numerous artistic testimonies, including canvases, statues and a very characteristic Way of the Cross.

Dogliani (20 Km)

Museo Fotografico su Luigi Einaudi

Among the vineyards of Dolcetto di Dogliani you will find an interesting Photographic Museum on Luigi Einaudi, President of the Italian Republic and great economist.His thought, present in the captions of the photos is to a disconcerting news.

Dogliani (20 Km)

Itinerario Schelliniano

In Dogliani you will find Churches, Palaces, Towers and Cemetery Entrance made by the eclectic architect GianBattista Schellino.In the image the Sanctuary of the Madonna delle Grazie.

Other attractions in Vicoforte

Walls, towers and gates

Torre e Mura Diroccato

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La Rosa dei Vini

Serralunga d'Alba (28 Km) - Loc. Parafada, 4

e-mail www +39173613219

Bellavita

Roccaforte Mondovi' (12 Km) - Frazione Bonada, 8

e-mail www +39366/6313818,0174/65271

Bricco Rosso

Farigliano (17 Km) - Localita' Bricco Rosso, 99

e-mail www +39173/742407

Il Naviglio

Boves (24 Km) - Via Divisione Cuneense, 19

e-mail www +39171/380552,388/7654594

Isorella

Cherasco (29 Km) - Via Isorella, 37

e-mail www +39172487197

HOTEL SKILIFT

Frabosa Soprana (10 Km) - Via Plissè, 11

e-mail www +395411799555

Located in Frabosa Soprana, the Hotel takes its name from the first ski lift built in the Mondolè area. The Hotel offers a breathtaking view of the Cuneo valley, and is perfectly connected with the ski lifts that connect to the entire ski area, which offers 130 km of slopes of all types, both for lovers of demanding descents and for those who want to enjoy the landscape, up to slopes for the little ones and inexperienced. The rooms are divided into single, double, triple and quadruple rooms with bunk beds and most of them have a balcony. They are equipped with bathroom with shower and hairdryer, TV, safe-deposit box. The restaurant, with large windows, overlooks the Cuneo valley. It offers typical dishes of the local tradition and international cuisine with the possibility of dishes for gluten intolerances. Restaurant open for both lunch and dinner. Wi-Fi in common areas, agreements for ski equipment hire and equipment storage.