Tour du bailliage, Aosta

Name: Tour du bailliage
Address: Aosta, Italy

#16 among attractions in Aosta

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The tower of the bailiffs--in French, Tour du bailliage--actually one of Aosta's towers with an adjoining safe house, is one of Aosta's medieval architectures. It is located on Guido Rey Street, at the northeast corner of the city's Roman wall. Since 2014 it has housed the Istituto Musicale Pareggiato della Valle d'Aosta.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 45°44'25"N, 7°19'20"E

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Tour du bailliage – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Aosta Cathedral, Collegiate church of Saint Ursus, Arch of Augustus, Piazza Émile Chanoux.

~1310 ftSW
Prominent landmark with frescoes and crypt
Aosta Cathedral, Aosta
7 min walk • Aosta Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Aosta, in north-west Italy, built in the 4th century. It is the episcopal seat of the Diocese of Aosta.
~910 ftSE
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Collegiate church of Saint Ursus, Aosta
5 min walk • The Collegiate church of Saint Ursus is a collegiate church in Aosta, northern Italy, dedicated to Saint Ursus of Aosta. The original church had a single hall, delimited by a semicircular apse.
~1620 ftE
Historical place, Arch
Arch of Augustus, Aosta
8 min walk • The Arch of Augustus is a monument in the city of Aosta, northern Italy. It was erected in 25 BC on the occasion of the Roman victory over the Salassi and was the work of Aulus Terentius Varro Murena.
~1180 ftS
Neighbourhood, Historic walking areas, Square
Piazza Émile Chanoux, Aosta
6 min walk • Piazza Émile Chanoux is a city square in Aosta, Italy.
~1950 ftE
Bridge
Pont de Pierre, Aosta
10 min walk • The Pont de Pierre, meaning "Stone Bridge", is a Roman bridge in the Italian city of Aosta in the Aosta Valley. The bridge crossed the Buthier about 600 m from the eastern exit of the Roman colony Augusta Praetoria; in later times the torrente changed its course, leaving the ancient bridge today without water.
~620 ftS
Ruins, Historical place
Roman Theatre, Aosta
3 min walk • The Roman Theatre is an ancient building in Aosta, north-western Italy. It was built in the late reign of Augustus, some decades after the foundation of the city, as testified by the presence of pre-existing structures in the area. There was also an amphitheatre, built during the reign of Claudius, located nearby.
~1670 ftW
45°44'19"N • 7°18'58"E
Museo Archeologico Regionale, Aosta
9 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
0.5 miSW
45°44'4"N • 7°18'56"E
Rue Tour du Lepreux / Via Torre del Lebbroso, Aosta
14 min walk • Architecture, Forts and castles
0.5 miS
45°44'2"N • 7°19'7"E
Castello di Bramafam, Aosta
12 min walk • Forts and castles
~580 ftS
Forts and castles
Torre Casei / Tour Fromages, Aosta
3 min walk • The Tour Fromage, also known as the Casei Tower, is one of the towers of Aosta, in the Aosta Valley.
1.2 miW
History museum, Ruins, Museum
Area Megalitica di Saint-Martin de Corléans, Aosta
32 min walk • The Saint-Martin-de-Corléans Megalithic Area is an archaeological site that is considered of major importance for the study and knowledge of European prehistory and protohistory, located in the Saint-Martin-de-Corléans district of Aosta, Italy.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Tour du bailliage?

Nearby attractions include Torre Casei / Tour Fromages, Aosta (3 min walk), Roman Theatre, Aosta (3 min walk), Collegiate church of Saint Ursus, Aosta (5 min walk), Piazza Émile Chanoux, Aosta (6 min walk).

How to get to Tour du bailliage by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tour du bailliage:

Bus

Corso Padre Lorenzo • Lines: 4, Nr (4 min walk)
Viale Chabod IPR • Lines: Nr (4 min walk)

Train

Aosta (11 min walk)
Aosta Istituto (25 min walk)