Azeglio

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Nestled in the picturesque Piedmont region of Italy, Azeglio is a charming comune with a rich history and stunning natural beauty. This small town is steeped in medieval architecture, with its narrow cobblestone streets and ancient stone buildings transporting visitors back in time. Azeglio is surrounded by rolling hills and lush countryside, offering plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horseback riding.

One of the main attractions in Azeglio is the imposing Castello di Azeglio, a medieval fortress that overlooks the town from a hilltop. Visitors can explore the castle's well-preserved towers, ramparts, and courtyards, and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The castle also hosts cultural events and exhibitions throughout the year, providing a unique insight into the region's heritage.

For those interested in religious history, the Church of San Pietro in Vincoli is a must-see. This beautiful Romanesque church dates back to the 12th century and features intricate frescoes, ornate altars, and a peaceful atmosphere perfect for quiet reflection.

Food and wine lovers will also find plenty to enjoy in Azeglio, with its traditional trattorias serving up delicious Piedmontese cuisine and local wines. The town's proximity to renowned wine regions such as Barolo and Barbaresco means that visitors can easily embark on wine-tasting tours and sample some of Italy's finest vintages.

Alternative names: Population: 1.3 thous. (2019)Area: 3.85 mi²Coordinates: 45°25'29"N, 7°59'38"E

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Nearby attractions include: San Secondo, Magnano, Lago di Viverone, Cappella dei Tre Re, Santo Stefano di Sessano.

3 miN
Church
San Secondo, Magnano
77 min walk • The church of San Secondo di Magnano is built in a wide open space near the Serra d'Ivrea, not far from the Bose monastic community, in the comune of Magnano, Italy. It is one of the most interesting examples of the Romanesque architecture in the Provincia di Biella and the Canavese.
2.1 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lago di Viverone
55 min walk • Lago di Viverone is a lake in northern Italy. Named after the town of Viverone, lies at 230 m AMSL between the districts of Biella, Vercelli and Ivrea in the area of morainic hills known as Serra.
6.4 miNW
Church, Baroque architecture, Romanesque architecture
Cappella dei Tre Re, Ivrea
162 min walk • The Chapel of the Three Kings is a Roman Catholic religious building located on Viale Monte Stella, atop the mountain of the same name, in the town of Ivrea, Province of Turin, region of Piedmont, Italy. The chapel is dedicated to the three magi who attended the Nativity of Jesus.
6.6 miNW
Church
Santo Stefano di Sessano
168 min walk • The church Santo Stefano di Sessano is all that remains of the village of Sessano, located on the rocky foreland to the east of the village of Chiaverano, which may have been abandoned after a landslide.
5.4 miE
Church
Chiesa di Santa Maria di Babilone, Cavaglià
138 min walk • The church of Santa Maria di Babilone is located on the outskirts of Cavaglià, within the cemetery area, along the state road to Santhià; it is characterized by elegant early Piedmontese Baroque forms and an unusual elliptical plan.
2.8 miSW
45°23'31"N • 7°57'34"E
Castello di Masino, Caravino
72 min walk • Historical place, Forts and castles
4.7 miNE
Park
Bessa Natural Reserve
120 min walk • The Bessa Natural Reserve, established in 1985, is near Biella; it is 7.5 km² wide and it is part of the Baragge Natural Reserve.
2.9 miE
Archaeological site
Purcarel, Viverone
75 min walk • Pùrcarel quarry is the name of a little natural circular hollow, about 60 metres in diameter, located in the woodlands of the little Bertignano Lake, near Viverone, Province of Biella in Piedmont, Italy. The soil rich in clay,turn occasionally this basin in a pond, although not possessing affluents and emissaries.
6.3 miNW
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Santuario della Madonna della Stella, Ivrea
162 min walk • Ivrea's Monte Stella shrine constitutes one of the Piedmontese town's places of historical and artistic interest. Just a few steps from the busy fruit and vegetable market square, the stations of a nineteenth-century Stations of the Cross wind...
2.1 miNE
Church
Gesiùn, Zimone
54 min walk • Gesiùn is the Piedmontese name by which a sacred building, of which only ruins now remain, located in the town of Piverone, in the locality of Torrone. The ruins stand completely isolated at the intersection of two country lanes in the midst ...
6.1 miSW
Church
Chiesa Parrocchiale dei Santi Michele e Solutore, Strambino
156 min walk • The Church of Saints Michael and Solutor, also known as the parish church of Saints Michael and Solutor, is the parish church of Strambino, consecrated to Saint Michael and Saint Solutor.