The castle of Introd stands on a promontory protected by the rugged gorges of the Savara torrent and the Dora di Rhêmes (the name of Introd, in fact, derives from …
The Aymavilles castle, located on a moraine hill and surrounded by meadows and vineyards, dominates the course of the Dora Baltea and the strategic and commercial route that led to …
The Torre dei Balivi, also known as Tour du bailliage, is one of Aosta's medieval architectural treasures. The tower, also known as Tour Cornière in French, was mentioned as early …
Quart Castle stands on a high rocky cliff and appears as a majestic complex of several buildings within a fortified wall. The route of the Via Francigena passes next to it, offering remarkable landscape views.
The Torre del Lebbroso dates back to the 13th century and stands on the western corner of the old Roman city walls of Augusta Praetoria. The tower was originally built …
Throughout history, the Castello di Bramafam has had various functions, including defense, residence and administrative center. It also served as a customs post and control point for trade and the movement of people in the Aosta Valley.
Recent studies have shown that the castle was built in its current appearance around 1275, although the toponym Castrum Argenteum appears as early as 1176. The castle is accessible on …
Casa Forte Tarambel The structure was built near a crossroads frequented in 1198 by the nobles of Chésallet who sold it in the following century to the bishop-count together with …
Located on the corner between Via Tourneuve and Via Monte Solarolo, the ancient cylindrical tower, equipped with battlements and a door at a safe height, rises in the northwestern part …
The tower was built by the De Palais family in the 12th century. The building was built on the foundations of the Roman walls. It received the name "Balivo" because …