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Torino · Piedmont
Things to see in Susa
In Susa the atlas lists 18 historic places: 6 fortresses and towers, 5 abbeys and monasteries, 3 archaeological sites, 2 museums, 1 castle and 1 historic theatre.
Of these, 1 list opening hours and 1 has free entry.
Don’t miss: Museo diocesano d'arte sacra (Susa) (2000), museum in Italy.
By date of construction, the most common period is the Modern era (33% of dated places) and the Early modern period (33% of dated places).
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The town
Susa (Piedmont) is a town and comune in Piedmont in the Metropolitan City of Turin. Susa is a town steeped in history. Capital of the Roman province of Alpes Cottiae, Susa was historically an important stop along the trade routes connecting Italy and France. Today, it is close enough to Turin to be considered a part of the metropolitan area, with easy train access to the city.
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18 places
Fortresses and towers 6
Abbeys and monasteries 5
Archaeological sites 3
Castles 1
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Historic theatres 1
Getting there
By rail: Susa Railway Station. Located on the Turin-Modane rail line, Susa is easily accessed by train from Turin in just a bit over an hour for about €7 each way.
By car: Autostrada A32. Main highway linking Turin with France. The drive from central Turin to Susa is about one hour and requires the payment of one toll.
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What to see, according to Wikivoyage
Arch of Augustus. Roman arch erected by a Romanized Sugusian chief to Augustus in 8-9 BC. Porta Savoia. 2nd century AD remains of fortified walls within the city. Castello della Contessa Adelaide. Antique palace in the city connected to the historical figure Adelaide di Susa. Also hosts the civic museum of Susa. Roman Amphitheatre. 2nd or 3rd century AD amphitheatre. Susa Cathedral (Cattedrale di San Giusto), Piazza San Giusto. Built in 1029, the cathedral is a Romanesque-style building. The façade has terracotta decorations and is joined to a Roman gate of the 4th century, the Porta Savoia.
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