The Leper's Tower, Aosta

#18 among attractions in Aosta

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Facts and practical information

The Leper's Tower is a tower located at the north-west corner of the Roman wall of Aosta, on the rue Jean-Boniface Festaz. ()

Coordinates: 45°44'4"N, 7°18'56"E

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Aosta Italy

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The Leper's Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1490 ftNE
Prominent landmark with frescoes and crypt
Aosta Cathedral, Aosta
8 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.
0.6 miNE
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Collegiate church of Saint Ursus, Aosta
15 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.
0.7 miNE
Historical place, Arch
Arch of Augustus, Aosta
18 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.
~1600 ftNE
Neighbourhood, Historic walking areas, Square
Piazza Émile Chanoux, Aosta
8 min walk • Piazza Émile Chanoux is a city square in Aosta, Italy.
0.8 miNE
Bridge
Pont de Pierre, Aosta
20 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.
0.4 miNE
Ruins, Historical place
Roman Theatre, Aosta
12 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.
~1540 ftN
45°44'19"N • 7°18'58"E
Museo Archeologico Regionale, Aosta
8 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
1 miS
Town, Area
Charvensod, Aosta
26 min walk • Charvensod is a town and comune in the Aosta Valley region of northwestern Italy.
~0 ftE
45°44'4"N • 7°18'56"E
Rue Tour du Lepreux / Via Torre del Lebbroso, Aosta
1 min walk • Architecture, Forts and castles
~810 ftE
45°44'2"N • 7°19'7"E
Castello di Bramafam, Aosta
4 min walk • Forts and castles
0.5 miNE
Forts and castles
Torre Casei / Tour Fromages, Aosta
12 min walk • The Tour Fromage, also known as the Casei Tower, is one of the towers of Aosta, in the Aosta Valley.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Leper's Tower?

Nearby attractions include Rue Tour du Lepreux / Via Torre del Lebbroso, Aosta (1 min walk), Biblioteca Regionale, Aosta (2 min walk), Castello di Bramafam, Aosta (4 min walk), Aosta Cathedral, Aosta (8 min walk).

How to get to The Leper's Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Leper's Tower:

Bus

Via Festaz Torre del Lebbroso • Lines: 2, Nv (2 min walk)
Via Carducci • Lines: 1, 2, 4, Nv (3 min walk)

Train

Aosta (9 min walk)
Aosta Istituto (12 min walk)