our unesco nominations in piedmont
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Mole Antonelliana
Why should Mole Antonelliana be included in the World Heritage list nominations?
Because it’s the symbol of yesterday, today and
tomorrow’s Turin
Whose symbol is it?
Because it’s one of thesymbols of Piedmont and
Christianity.
Because in 773 AD itwitnessed the clash of
civilizations and the victoryof Charlemagne and the
Holy Roman Empire.
Known as the ‘Chinese Wall’ due to its length, this fortified complex is the only one of this kind in Europe. The structure consists of three forts, three redoubts and two bastions, connected by a covered staircase with 4,000 steps.
A stone giant that stretches for about five kilometers in the Chisone Valley; it covers a gradient of almost 700 metres and a surface of 1.300.000 square metres.
It is situated inside the Regional Natural Park Orsiera-Rocciavré and since 1999 it has been the monument symbol of the Turin Province.
In 1694 Luigi XIV had a fortress built in Fenestrelle, in the Chisone Valley. In August 1708 it was conquered by the Savoy army led by Vittorio Amedeo II.
With the Treaty of Utrecht (1713) the Chisone Valley and the fortress officially passed to the Kingdom of Piedmont and Sardinia.
The king thought the defensive system was inadequate, therefore he commissioned Ignazio Bertola, a military engineer, to strengthen the fortification.
Address: Street of the Fortress, 1 - 10060 Fenestrelle (TO)
Telephone: 0121.83.600
Fax: 0121.88.4642
E-mail: [email protected]
Schedule office: From September in June
Monday - Thursday - Friday - Saturday - Sunday: 10.00-12.00/14.30-18.00 July and August every day with the same schedule.
HOW TO REACH THE FORTRESS
The Langheand
Roero
The Langhe is a land of rolling hills covered in vineyards.
It is very important for its food and its world-wide famous wines.
It is the birthplace of well-known 20th century writers like Pavese and Fenoglio, who describe in their novels the beauty of the landscapes.
One of the most famous wines, Barolo takes its name from the place where it is produced. Here tourists can visit a beautiful castle.
… but there are many others!
The principal production of Langhe Roero is
wine …
Roero Arneis
Dolcetto
Nebbiolo
…but Barolo is the wine of kings and the king of wines
and for a King’s meal don’t miss the white truffle of Alba!