Valle d'Aosta is a wonderful land with charming scenery and rich historical heritage. Fans of excursions associate this region with impressive ancient castles and forts, churches and an abundance of ancient temples, as well as amazing museums and art galleries. One of the oldest and most picturesque cities in the region is Aosta; its historic center is literally created for walks.
Many luxurious ski-resorts are situated in Valle d'Aosta. There are excellent ski slopes of various difficulty, easy lifts, cozy hotels, as well as numerous entertainment venues, restaurants …
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Buildings of different eras, from Roman times to the early 20th century, have survived in the city. The most impressive historical monument is the Cathedral, whose construction has begun in the 11th century and lasted more than 500 years. Roman fortress wall surrounding the central part of the city, as well as Porta Pretoria are considered the most impressive historical monuments. There is also the interesting archaeological museum in Aosta, which represents the findings of scientists.
Gran Paradiso Park features many important landmarks; travelers have a great opportunity to combine trips to historical places with outdoor strolling. The must-see landmark is Pondel village located within the park; its main symbol is an aqueduct bridge. It has been built by the Romans nearly 2.5 thousand years ago. Another interesting old bridge is in the village of Pont-Saint Martin. Valle di Gressoney features ancient houses of local residents. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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The main part of the medieval fortifications is located along the road connecting Aosta and Turin. In total, there are more than a hundred castles and fortresses, many of which currently lay in ruins. Saint-Pierre Castle is considered one of the most spectacular constructions; in the evening this historic monument is decorated with exquisite lighting. The castle is currently home to the museum of antique furniture. The spacious rooms of the beautiful Verre Castle house a rich collection of paintings. This is only a small part of the amazing historical monuments that can be visited during your stay.
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