What to do near Balme, TO

The Abbey of Novalesa

Founded in 726, it is located in the Cenischia Valley, not far from the City of Susa. The complex was acquired by the Province of Turin in 1972, renovated and entrusted to the Benedictine Monks.

The cupped rocks of the Valsusa Valley

Ancient mysteries between history and legend

Village of Chirono Nativity Scenes

In a small hamlet, just minutes from the center of Locana TO, a group of passionate volunteers create a village of nativity scenes built from a variety of materials.

Sacra di San Michele

An ancient abbey dating back to 983, it dominates the Susa Valley, a historic route to France. Dedicated to the Archangel St. Michael, it is part of the Via Micaelica, over 2,000 km long.

Preceptory of St. Anthony of Ranverso

The Abbey, located on the Via Francigena that crosses the Susa Valley connecting France, is a celebrated example of Gothic architecture. Here also ancient hospital that cured the "Fire of St. Anthony."

The Fortress of Fenestrelle

The great wall of Piedmont

Cycling at Mount Malvicino

The beautiful Chisone Valley furrowed by forest tracks opens up to exploration by bicycle: exciting adventures on two wheels take us up to Mt. Malvicino.

MAU - Museum of Urban Art in Turin

Street art becomes a museum

MAcA - Museum A for Environment

Do, play, learn

Drosso Castle. A Wonder to be Saved

Uninhabited for decades, today it is for sale--who knows, maybe it can be restored to its former glory

Porta Palazzo markets: voices and flavors at 360 degrees

From the historic Clock Canopy to the contemporary Central Market.

The Palatine Gate

A vestige of Roman architecture dating back to the 1st century B.C., it is now included, along with the nearby theater, in the Archaeological Park inaugurated in 2006 for the Winter Olympics.