Susa, nestled between the majestic Alps, is a true historical gem. For millennia, this city has been a focal point for communication between Italy and France, testifying to its strategic and cultural importance.

Strolling through the streets of Susa is like leafing through an open-air history book. From Celtic vestiges to Roman monuments and medieval and Renaissance architecture, every corner of the city hides a hidden treasure.

What not to miss in Susa in one day:

Church of Santa Maria del Ponte:

Erected in the 13th century, it preserves splendid frescoes inside and, in the adjacent diocesan museum, the Rocciamelone triptych from 1358.

Parliament Tower:

an imposing medieval tower, hidden among the alleys of the old town.

Casa de' Bartolomei

A curious medieval building with a rich melting pot of architectural styles, it incorporates the clock tower. It was the birthplace of Arrigo de' Bartolomei, a rich jurist mentioned by Dante in the Divine Comedy.

San Giusto Cathedral

Founded in 1027, it was developed on the pre-existing Roman walls by incorporating part of the adjacent Roman gate. Its tall medieval bell tower towers over the city, while inside, Baroque and 19th-century forms prevail over the ancient Romanesque layout.

Savoy Gate:

Also called the Gate of Paradise. A stone and brick gateway dating from Roman times with round-headed windows. Built in the 3rd century, it represents the entrance from the north into the town.

Roman walls and archaeological park.
Susa Roman town. The numerous and important Roman remains at high altitude form a historical unicum together with Aosta

 

Arch of Augustus

Could you ever have imagined seeing it here, in the middle of the Piedmontese mountains? This elegant white marble arch has stood on the ancient road to Gaul for over two thousand years and sealed the alliance pact between the Roman Empire and the kingdom of the Cottians.

 

Roman Aqueduct and Grazian Baths

Its arches rest on the remains of a votive altar of Celtic origin and brought fresh water from the nearby mountains to the city.

 

Roman amphitheatre.

The smallest arena in Italy (45m x 37m cavea) was used for competitions, gladiator fights, theatre and music. Covered up over the centuries by numerous floods from the nearby river, it was rediscovered in the early 1950s. It is now used for the Palio dei Borghi, a historical re-enactment where the figure of Countess Adelaide of Susa is celebrated.

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