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| Saluzzo | ||
| region | Piedmont | |
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| Residents | 16.958 (2018) | |
| height | 395 m | |
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Saluzzo is a Italian Small town in Piedmont. It lies at the foot of the Western Alps between Turin and Cuneo, where the Po flows from the Valle del Po into the plain.
background
getting there
By plane
By train
When arriving by train from Turin and Cuneo, you usually have to be in Savigliano change. From Savigliano there is a train every 2 hours to the 1 railway station from Saluzzo. This is located on the edge of the center on Corso Roma. There are also good intercity bus connections.
By bus
In the street
By car, on the main road 20 in the middle between Turin and Cuneo at the height Bra, one leaves this direction to the western Alps. In this section the A8 runs a little east of it (exit Bra).
mobility
As the old town is largely car-free, it is best to explore it on foot. There is a free car park in Piazza Castello above the old town. This can be reached via the Via Panoramica. There is also parking behind the cathedral in Piazza Garibaldi, but this is chargeable.
Tourist Attractions
The whole, car-free old town (upper town) is worth seeing.
- 1 Marie Assunta Cathedral, located in the lower town (Neustadt). Completed in 1501, the bell tower was not added until the 18th century. Opening times: daily 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- The Gothic 2 Church of San Giovanni, with the adjacent cloister in the Convent of San Giovanni. Opening times: daily 8 am-12pm and 3 pm-7pm
- The 3 Casa Cavassa, is an aristocratic palace from the Renaissance. It is in him Museo Civico housed. Via San Giovanni 5, Tel. 0175/41455 Museum opening times. Thu-Sun 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 2 p.m. (6 p.m.) in winter only until 5 p.m., Tues and Wed 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. admission for a tour of approx. 45 minutes. Closed on monday Admission: € 4 / € 2
- The house where the poet was born 4 Silvio Pellico Located on Via a Volta, it also houses a museum.
- The 48 meter high 5 Torre Civica, can be climbed for 1.30 €. This from 1.3-30.9 Tue-Sun from 9.30-12.30 and 14.30-18.30, the rest of the time only Sat.
- The 6 Castiglia (Castle) is at the highest point in the city. It was built in the 13th century, after which it served as the margrave's seat for a long time. It was then used as a prison until 1992, but is currently being converted into a municipal cultural center.
- the 7 Piazza Garibaldi
activities
The approximately 7 kilometer long hiking trail from Saluzzo to Manta takes around 2 hours to walk. As a circular route with return via the little-used side road approx. 9 km.
shop
Saluzzo is a center of cabinet making and furniture restoration workshops, so it has many such shops. A large antiques fair takes place here every year in September, as well as two smaller ones every year.
The market always takes place on Wednesdays around Piazza Risorgiomente and the subsequent Corso Italia.
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
- Hotel Griselda, Corso XXVII April 13. Tel.: 39 0175 47484, Fax: 39 0175 47489. Price: Double 98-110 € including breakfast.
- Hotel Astor, Piazza Garibaldi 39. Tel.: 39 0157 45506, Fax: 39 0175 47450. Price: € 93 double room including breakfast.
- Hotel Perpoin, Via Spielberg 19. Tel.: 39 0175 42552, Fax: 39 0175 42800. Price: DR 110 € including breakfast.
- Hotel Persico, Vicolo Mercati 10. Tel.: 39 0175 41213, Fax: 39 0175 248075. Price: DR 58 €.
security
health
Practical advice
trips
- Castello di Manta. Tel.: 39 0175 87822. The Castello di Manta is located approx. 2 km south of Manta. A signposted footpath leads from the center of Manta to the castle.Open: Tue - Sun 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., winter only until 5 p.m.Price: Entry 5 € (children 6–10 € 2.50).
literature
Web links
- http://www.comune.saluzzo.cn.it/ - Official website of Saluzzo
