Holiday apartment in San Gillio: history, nature and places to visit
Accommodation in San Gillio
Anyone looking for a holiday apartment in San Gillio will find plenty of opportunities to plan a trip combining local history, religious architecture, nature and regional destinations. Villanova, Sant'Egidio, La Mandria Nature Park and other landscape and cultural attractions allow you to tailor the focus of your stay to your interests.
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Villanova and Sant'Egidio: history in several stages
The history of Villanova can be traced through a clear sequence of events in San Gillio. In 1324, Filippo di Savoia-Acaia reached an agreement with the inhabitants of San Gillio on the construction of Villanova. By 1331, Villanova di San Gillio had already been completed. It was built on a different hill from the earlier settlement. The agreement, the completed construction and the change of settlement site therefore stand directly alongside one another, providing a vivid way to understand the development of the town.
Sant'Egidio also brings together several historical layers. The small medieval church still exists today and is in a fairly good state of preservation. In 1887, the parish church of Sant'Egidio was extended with two side chapels next to the main altar. For those interested in culture, this creates a contrast between the medieval church building and a later structural extension that changed the sacred space in the 19th century.
San Gillio between culture, nature and regional destinations
The cultural offerings also include the municipal library in San Gillio and La Bizzarria. The library offers art and theatre courses on its premises. La Bizzarria is associated with San Gillio and is an eclectic pavilion with a central floor plan, three lookout turrets and exterior murals. These two contrasting facets complement the history of the churches and settlements with educational opportunities and a striking building.
The natural attractions extend from the municipal surroundings into the wider region. La Mandria Nature Park also includes the municipality of San Gillio. Lago Borgarino belongs to the Primavalle area, which is one of Piedmont's areas with particularly high biodiversity. In the wider regional surroundings of San Gillio is the Goja Del Pis waterfall, while Monte Musinè is a mountain near San Gillio. For quieter landscape experiences, there are the Giardino Pubblico Altiero Spinelli, a garden near San Gillio, and Cascina Vittoria, a park in the immediate vicinity of San Gillio.
There are also various focal points among the activities and destinations outside the immediate local area. Castello della Mandria and Castello Provana are castles near San Gillio. The Reggia di Venaria can be found there as a palace, while Lavanderi a Avapore is a museum. The La Coccinella riding club offers riding lessons for beginners. Depending on whether you prefer culture, landscapes or an active pursuit, these attractions can influence your planning and choice of a suitable holiday apartment in San Gillio in different ways.
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