San Mauro Torinese: Po, Hills and Culture
Accommodation in San Mauro Torinese
San Mauro Torinese is a destination for travellers who want to combine nature, trails and culture. The wooded landscape between the hills and the Po is ideal for walks in nature and excursions. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in San Mauro Torinese, you can plan your stay according to whether you want to get to know the area primarily through its historic buildings, river landscape, hiking trails or regional traditions. This leaves room for different interests and changing daily plans.
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Cultural history in landmark buildings
The Chiesa di Santa Maria di Pulcherada is the only definitively identified above-ground remnant of the ancient monastery that has survived. The main building of Castello di Sambuy is a rectangular structure dating from the 13th century. The Torre di Moncanino was designed by the architect Alessandro Antonelli. The Ponte Vittorio Emanuele III, better known as Ponte Vecchio, has a special connection with the river: it is the last masonry bridge on the upper section of the Po. The cultural spectrum therefore extends from an ancient monastery remnant through medieval architectural history and architecture to a prominent crossing over the river.
Trails through the hills and along the Po
The Sentiero delle Pietre crosses the hills of San Mauro and provides access to the Basilica di Superga. A branch of the Via Francigena runs through San Mauro Torinese. The route reaches Parco L'Eliana, crosses the Po on Ponte Vecchio and arrives in the historic centre below Abbazia di Pulcherada. On the section of the Ippovia del Po between San Mauro Torinese and San Raffaele Cimena, the route follows the pedestrian path of Ponte Vecchio.
Cycle paths and green destinations
Two cycle paths running along the river in San Mauro are integrated into long-distance European routes. In addition, several gardens are located in the vicinity of San Mauro Torinese. Giardino di Via Anglesio, Giardino di Strada Scarafiotti and Giardino di Strada della Magra are gardens. Together, these places offer different starting points for days when you want to focus on exercise, the river landscape or green destinations. Even when travelling with children, such varied interests can determine the choice of daily excursion without every day having to follow the same pattern.
Museums and regional tradition
The Museo Etnografico Del Mulino Nuovo and the Ecomuseo del Freidano, both museums, are located in the vicinity of San Mauro Torinese. Also nearby are MEF Museo Ettore Fico, a museum, and Villa della Regina, a palace. Another cultural facet is the Festa delle Fragole, which takes place in San Mauro Torinese and whose tradition dates back to 1933. When choosing a holiday apartment, you can use this combination of landscape, buildings, trails, museums and culinary tradition as a guide to your personal holiday priorities.
More destinations to choose from
If you would like to compare more places, discover Salassa, Ivrea, Cebrosa, Pralormo, San Giuseppe, Settimo Vittone, Turin and Trofarello.
For the higher-level travel overview: Turin.
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