Avigliana, Medieval commune in Metropolitan City of Turin, Italy
The municipality spans 23 square kilometers at an elevation of 383 meters, featuring two lakes within the Parco Naturale dei Laghi di Avigliana.
The town faced military conflicts in 1630 during the War of the Mantuan Succession when local forces defeated troops commanded by Ambrogio Spinola.
The Church of San Giovanni, established in the 13th century, contains notable artworks from painter Defendente Ferrari and maintains religious significance.
Regular train services connect Veillane to Turin, making it accessible for visitors who want to explore both the town and surrounding Susa Valley.
The Sanctuary of the Lakes houses specific paintings including a representation of Saint Maurice created by Italian master Guido Reni.
Location: Metropolitan City of Turin
Elevation above the sea: 383 m
Shares border with: Buttigliera Alta, Caselette, Reano, Trana, Valgioie, Almese, Giaveno, Sant'Ambrogio di Torino, Villar Dora
Website: http://comune.avigliana.to.it
GPS coordinates: 45.07794,7.39839
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:03
Avigliana Castle
488 m
Santuario della Madonna dei Laghi
1 km
Parco naturale dei laghi di Avigliana
1.4 km
San Giovanni Vincenzo
4.1 km
San Pietro
270 m
Pietra di Salomone
4.2 km
Castello abbaziale di Sant'Ambrogio
4.2 km
Santa Maria Maggiore
474 m
Palazzo Comunale
3.9 km
Torre del Colle
3.8 km
Torre dell'Orologio
201 m
Cappella della Madonna della Pietà
3.4 km
San Marco Evangelista
3.2 km
Chiesa di San Rocco
4.1 km
Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista
4.7 km
Chiesa della Beata Vergine delle Grazie
3.4 km
San Giovanni
148 m
Moncuni
3.5 km
Cemetery of San Pietro
277 m
San Giovanni Vincenzo
4.1 km
Porta San Giovanni
139 m
Town hall of Avigliana
224 m
Confraternita del Santissimo Nome di Gesù
568 m
Cappella della Confraternita della Santa Croce
297 m
Cappella della Madonna della Neve
2.3 km
Porta di Borgo Vecchio
526 m
Castello di Reano
3.9 km
Town hall of Giaveno
5.1 kmReviews
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