Holiday apartment in Palazzo Canavese: History and the La Serra Landscape
Accommodation in Palazzo Canavese
A holiday apartment in Palazzo Canavese brings you to a place whose character is shaped by landscape, history and local culinary delights. Palazzo Canavese lies on a low hill overlooking the Canavese plain and at the same time at the foot of the La Serra moraine hill. For families who like to alternate between discovery, activity and quiet impressions during their holiday, this location offers several different ways to experience the area.
Holiday apartment in Palazzo Canavese: History and the character of the town
The historic centre of Palazzo Canavese preserves the characteristic atmosphere of the rural hamlets in this part of the Canavese area. One of the notable buildings is Ca Bianca (La Cravaria). It is a fortified medieval house, a palazzo and a civilian residential building; at the same time, Ca Bianca is regarded as an architectural asset of historic and cultural interest. The Centro Comunitario in Palazzo Canavese was built by Eduardo Vittoria between 1952 and 1954. Those interested in culture can explore buildings from the Middle Ages, the 18th and the 20th centuries, as well as sacred sites, all within Palazzo Canavese.
Roman traces and sacred sites
At the Carcelle site, the visible ruins of a large wall structure have been preserved; it probably dates from the late Roman imperial period. The Chiesa di San Genesio, which dates from the 18th century, houses part of the relics of Saint Genesius. Building materials from the Roman era were reused for the walls of this church. As a result, several layers of history can be encountered directly in concrete buildings in Palazzo Canavese.
The Torrione is the only surviving element of the former feudal castle of Palazzo Canavese. Since 1825, it has served as the Torre Campanaria, or bell tower. The cemetery chapel also has its own historical connection: it is dedicated to Saint Roch and may have been built even before the cemetery. Those interested in sacred architecture, regional history or spiritual routes will find distinctive places to visit here.
Cycling routes, Via della Serra and bus connection
A total of 2.6 kilometres of cycling routes run through Palazzo Canavese. In addition, the Via della Serra route meets the Via Francigena markings again on Via Asilo. Palazzo Canavese is connected by bus route 96 and the Biella–Cerrione–Zimone–Piverone–Ivrea–Scarmagno route. The figure of 2.6 kilometres gives cyclists a concrete measure when planning to divide a day between visiting the town and being active. When choosing your holiday apartment, you can incorporate these different connections to the area into your plans: cycling routes, historic sites, the Via della Serra or the connection along this route.
Regional specialities and rural tradition
Visitors are welcomed at the Pastificio Artigianale Il Castello's own sales shop. It offers fresh pasta as well as ready-made meals and gastronomic specialities prepared daily. The Burrera is an old building that was used to store butter and other foodstuffs. Together, the two places showcase a combination of traditional artisan food production and rural history that fits well into a stay involving self-prepared meals and shared discoveries.
More destinations for planning your trip
For further guidance, you can also discover Nichelino, Agliè, Montanaro, Pecetto, Traversella, Gravere, San Sicario Alto and Foglizzo.
For the higher-level travel overview: Turin.
