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sanctuary with panoramic terraces

place with a remarkable view

A spectacle of nature and history

The castle of Rivara, an important seat of the Cenacle of painters of the Rivara school, is located 30 kilometers from Turin in the Canavese valleys. It is made up of three distinct buildings: the medieval castle, the neo-baroque villa and the stables, surrounded by a park of over 45,000 square metres. Inside, numerous ateliers and rooms regularly host Italian and foreign artists. The multifunctional exhibition space is 2,530 square meters, and the artistic direction was entrusted to Franz Paludetto from 1985 to 2023, the year of his death.

The castle dates back to the 10th century; it is characterized by towers that surround various buildings added gradually over time. The name Valperga could derive from the Celtic vald (forest) and the Burgundian berg (mountain). With Valperga castle you can immerse yourself in history: at the end of the 11th century, the Silvesco and Droengo families built the fortified nucleus. In the 12th century, the manor passed to the De Canavese Counts, giving rise to the Counts of Valperga and San Martino. Wars, French occupations, other transformations in the 17th century... a compelling tale of nobility and change. Today the castle is a FAI site.

Inserted since 2003 in the UNESCO World Heritage List, the Sacro Monte di Belmonte is one of the most important religious centers in the province. With its sanctuary and the chapels of the Via Crucis, it is located on a hill that stands alone in the territory of the municipality of Valperga, at an altitude of 727 meters, covered by thick vegetation.

Free refill, pump and tools for repairing faults. Free charging and self-repair station for bicycles and e-bikes.

The Church of San Michele Arcangelo in Rivarolo Canavese is beautiful