Susa: Roman Heritage and Historic Destinations
Accommodation in Susa
Roman Traces and Sacred Sites
The Cattedrale di San Giusto in Susa was founded in 1027. In the left corner of its façade, the Cattedrale di San Giusto incorporates one of the Roman gate towers of the Porta Savoia, also known as the Porta del Paradiso. The Porta Savoia is also called the Porta del Paradiso and is the only surviving gate of Susa’s Roman city walls. The Cattedrale di San Giusto is also accessible to visitors with reduced mobility via a ramp at the entrance. The façade brings together a sacred building and a Roman gate tower. The two names Porta Savoia and Porta del Paradiso refer to the same surviving gate.
Museum and Roman Arch
The Museo Diocesano di Arte Sacra in Susa is the central headquarters of the diocesan museum system. The Arco di Augusto in Susa is one of the four best-preserved Roman arches in Italy. The Arco di Augusto can be reached via the paved Via dell'Impero Romano. The Cattedrale combines sacred architecture with a Roman gate tower, while the Arco di Augusto survives as a Roman arch.
Castello della Contessa Adelaide
An average of one to two hours should be allowed for a visit to the Castello della Contessa Adelaide. Guided tours for school groups are offered at the Castello della Contessa Adelaide and must be booked in advance. This makes it possible to set aside a time slot of one to two hours for the visit; for school groups, the advance organization of the guided tour is added.
Archaeological Route in the Val di Susa
The archaeological walking route in Susa preserves the most significant heritage of Roman and Celtic remains in the Val di Susa area. Susa forms the center of the archaeological route in the Val di Susa.
Destinations Around Susa
The Abbazia di Novalesa monastery is located around Susa. The Forte di Exilles fort is located around Susa. The Chiesa Santa Maria Maggiore church is located in the immediate vicinity of Susa.
Mountains Around Susa
The Rocciamelone mountain is located around Susa. The Monte Orsiera summit is located around Susa. The Pointe Baraccon de Chamois summit is located around Susa. The Roche Michel summit is located around Susa.
Wider Regional Area and Via Francigena
The Fort de La Turra fort is located in the wider regional area around Susa. The Via Francigena leads from the Colle del Moncenisio to Susa. The described section of the Via Francigena therefore ends in Susa.
Further Destinations
Further destinations for orientation: Val Della Torre, Ceres, Pragelato, Exilles, Bardonecchia, Chiesanuova, Valprato Soana and Ruà.
For the overarching travel overview: Turin.
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