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    Heritage in Roisan,Aosta,Gignod

Churches and shrines
church of San Vittore - Roisan

Parish Church of San Vittore

Roisan

Location: dominates the town from an elevated position.History: the church dates back to the XV century. The bell-tower was probably built on a pre-existing tower.Interesting details: the facade represents St. Victor, a Roman soldier and martyr of the …

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Caravex house

Gignod

Located in the hamlet of the same name and recently restored, the structure is not open to the public and has been used several times as an exhibition venue.

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Castles and towers
In the summer

Medieval tower

Gignod

This square plan tower is situated in the south of the municipal seat and probably dates back to the 12th or 13th century. Historical data are unknown.

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Churches and shrines
Gignod church - facade

Parish Church of Sant'Ilario

Gignod

The church dominates from an elevated position in the centre of town. The parish of Gignod is mentioned in a Papal Bull by Alexander III from 1176. The current church appears to date no earlier than the XV century. Not only the architectural structure …

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Archeology
Archaeological artifacts

Early Christian Basilica of San Lorenzo

Aosta

Site included in the Aosta archeologica cumulative ticketUnder the village’s old parish church, archaeological diggings brought to light the early Christian cruciform basilica, indicated as Concilium Sanctorum , the Assembly of Saints because it was …

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Archeology
Parco archeologico

MegaMuseo - Megalithic area of Aosta

Aosta

Buy your tickets on-lineOne of the most interesting prehistoric archaeological sites in Europe but also a place where history has continued to leave evidence even in subsequent centuries. Come to Aosta and take advantage of the museum's initiatives and …

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Cimitero di Sant'Orso - Aosta

Sant'Orso Cemetery

Aosta

Several important cultural, scientific and political figures from Valle d’Aosta who died between the first half of the Nineteenth century and the early decades of the XX century are buried in the old cemetery in the village of Sant’Orso. There is a …

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Ansermin Palace

Aosta

A building, rich in architectural elements, located in via Porta Praetoria 42-52, built at the beginning of the XVIII century by François René of Nus (in fact it was called “Palace of the Nus barons”). During the building of the Hôtel de Ville (1836 - 184 …

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Palazzo Vescovile - Aosta

Bishop's Palace

Aosta

Located in Via des Sales, 3, the bishop’s palace, renovated at the end of the nineteenth century, is connected to the Santa Maria Assunta cathedral by a gallery, whose building began in 1667 and finished about one century later. Public Audiences, the …

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acquedotto Grand Arvou

Grand Arvou Aqueduct

Aosta

In the hamlet of Porossan, in Chiou stands a magnificent aqueduct-bridge across the “ru Prévôt” canal. It is a magnificent construction in partially plastered stone and lime, stretching approximately 70 metres in length, that allows the canal to flow …

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Note - this information is not directly connected to the Cammino Balteo path but it is part of the Aosta Valley tourist offer.