Top Things to do in Sant'Ambrogio di Torino
What to do and see in Sant'Ambrogio di Torino, Piedmont: The Best Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Sant'Ambrogio di Torino, Italy including Sacra di San Michele, Boscodellemeraviglie, Castello Abbaziale, Peccato DiVino, Chiesa di San Giovanni Vincenzo, Antica Mulattiera per la Sacra di San Michele, Brewery San Michele, Karma Wild, Chiesa di San Rocco, Biblioteca Comunale.
1. Sacra di San Michele
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4.5 based on 1,965 reviews
This monument is a symbol of Piedmont Region and a place that inspired the writer Umberto Eco to conceive the best-seller “Il nome della rosa” ( The name of the rose ) , the Sacra of San Michele is an ancient abbey built between 983 and 987 on the top of mount Pirchiriano, 40 km from Turin. From it’s towers you can admire Turin and a breathtaking view of the Val di Susa. Inside the main Church of the Sacra, dating from the twelfth century, are buried members of House of Savoy (one of the oldest royal family in the world). Dedicated to the cult of the Archangel Michele, defender of the Christian people, the Sacra di San Michele fits inside a ruote of pilgrimage (long over 2000 km) wich runs from Saint-Michel ( France ) to Monte Sant’Angelo (Puglia). The history, the spiritual value and the landscape that sorrounds it trasform the Sacra in a special destination for visitors from all over the world.
Reviewed By DamCar65
When travelling France <> Italy, I often go via the Montgenèvre pass (on the Briançon/Turin road) and could see this monastery from the motorway. So for once, I made time to visit and was very moved. Absolutely wonderful. But as many have said – be prepared to walk, even if you come by car! Monastery founded in the late 900’s (so, over 1,000 years ago!) and was for many years under the Benedictine rule (currently with the Rosminians). Most of the monastery is in ruins (except the chapel), but you can still get a sense of the grandeur of the place. It is one of seven monasteries dedicated to St Michael linking Skellig Michael (Ireland) to Jerusalem. Saint Michael’s Mount (Cornwall, UK) and Mont Saint Michel (Normandy, France) are also part of the series. Take time to soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the views. Surprisingly the gift shop and the café are not overpriced. Certainly will visit again and perhaps will make it a day-trip, walking from the valley floor.
2. Boscodellemeraviglie
3. Castello Abbaziale
4. Peccato DiVino
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
5. Chiesa di San Giovanni Vincenzo
6. Antica Mulattiera per la Sacra di San Michele
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
From Sant'Ambrogio di Torino to the Sacra di San Michele: a panoramic paved path that dates back to the Middle Ages and that along the way has numerous picnic areas and fountains for trekkers. Suitable for families, it has a difference of height of about 600 m.
7. Brewery San Michele
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4.0 based on 371 reviews
The San Michele Brewery began in October 2010, born from a passion for artisan beer. We wanted to let others know the taste of real beer - live, non-filtered beer that was once the only kind that people drank, but for reasons of business and big industry, underwent so many changes it became almost unrecognizable from its original characteristics. Today we live in an era of food identity crisis that only seems to be getting worse, and we are losing touch with reality with the foods that we consume. The San Michele Brewery has made it a goal to create greater awareness with the world's most consumed and diffuse beverage: beer. With this goal in mind, we also hope to debunk the many myths that surround the art of pairing food with beer during lunch and dinner. Our passion for beer - non-filtered, artisan production, fresh mountain water, use of some organic raw materials, and the care and attention we take for each and every bottle - allows us to obtain a superior beer that pleases all your senses. We think of San Michele beer as an 'Opera of Passion', in which their names, colors, labels, and bottles are not thrown together by chance. Instead, they derive from a precise fit with the perceptions and emotions that each beer provokes, from visual, gustatory, olfactory, and tactile sensations. Some even seem to carry us to a different time and place with just a sip.... Not even the seat of the San Michele Brewery is a random choice. The brewery is situated in an old building from 1860 in the town of Sant'Ambrogio, surrounded by greenery from the natural habitat of Mount Pirchiriano that allows us to offer a product of such excellence. Last but certainly not least, the Sacra di San Michele overlooks the brewery, which was inspired and named for this ancient, mystical abbey. We wish to share these sensations and history with you. We invite you to come and visit us to discover the surprises that await in these precious places.
8. Karma Wild
9. Chiesa di San Rocco
10. Biblioteca Comunale
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