Centro Storico di Avigliana

a step back in time

the enjoyable medieval town centre makes a very nice walk. you can immerse yourself in old times and imagine the original shops lining the porticoes...

one of the largest cities of the middle ages

To imagine that this village was one of the biggest towns in the middle ages is just amazing. It is really small and roads are steep. The town itself is wonderful though and offers nice restaurants an...

A lovely little town

We visited Avigliana with the intention of going up to the Sacre Di San Michele, but alas I had neglected to see the bit about the shuttle bus not running after November 1st. Not wanting to waste our ...

Unspoiled medieval town

A lovely walk along cobbled streets to the old part of the town. The 13th century church of San Giovanni is worth a look inside. The clock tower is very beautiful and there is an interesting war memor...

Typical Italian hill-top village centre

I enjoyed the look and feel of the place and would have liked to sample one or more of its eating establishments. Other commitments meant that I could only look. I particularly liked the portico-ed si...