Chivasso: Urban History, Water Engineering and Nocciolini

Chivasso can be discovered through urban history, water engineering, regional cuisine and a predominantly flat route section. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Chivasso, you can consider whether historical evidence, technical structures, regional events or a longer route should be the focus of your travel plans.

Urban History in Striking Individual Highlights

The Teatrino Civico was created from the chapel of a former monastery. The Torre Ottagonale is a remnant of the castle built by the Marquises of Monferrato in the 12th century. Lapis Longus is a stone stele dating from the 7th to 6th century BC; it is four metres high and stands in the centre of Piazza Castello. The historical arc therefore extends from antiquity through the Middle Ages to the history of a former monastery.

Water Engineering and a 48-Kilometre Itinerary

The Canale Cavour is considered one of the most significant examples of 19th-century water engineering. Near Chivasso, it diverts water from the Po. The Edificio della Presa delle Acque is 40 metres long and has 21 openings with three rows of sluice gates. Percorso N also connects several themes of this landscape: the 48-kilometre itinerary runs northeast of Chivasso through predominantly flat, agricultural land and extends to the southern foothills of the Canavese moraine hill system. It is also connected with the Regia Mandria di Chivasso, the Dora Baltea and the water-engineering structures of the 19th century.

Nocciolini and the Festa in September

The Festa dei Nocciolini di Chivasso takes place every year in September in the city's historic centre. The programme includes gastronomic, cultural and artistic events for all age groups. Nocciolini di Chivasso are made from shelled and roasted hazelnuts of the Tonda Gentile delle Langhe variety, sugar and egg white. For you, this combination of a festive date and a specific speciality can be a separate focus when planning a trip to Chivasso.

Museums, a Church and Parks in the Surrounding Area

In the immediate vicinity of Chivasso is Museo Clizia - Palazzo Luigi Einaudi, a museum, as well as Saint Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, a church. The surrounding area of Chivasso also includes Ecomuseo del Freidano, a museum, and Museo Etnografico Del Mulino Nuovo, a museum. Nearby there are also Parco del Mauriziano, a park, Parco Fluviale del Bricel, a park, and Parco di Via Togliatti, a park. Rimbalzopoli, a park, is located in the surrounding area. This allows you to take cultural themes, historic sites and park destinations into account as different interests when choosing your holiday apartment in Chivasso.

If you would like to extend your selection beyond Chivasso, you can also view the pages for Alpette, Meana di Susa, Buttigliera Alta, Cervoto, Bricherasio, Piverone, Buriasco and Rubiana.

For the higher-level travel overview: Turin.