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.
Understand
[edit]This town of 6300 people (2018) sits in the middle of Susa Valley, at the confluence of the Cenischia with the Dora Riparia (a tributary of the Po River), at the foot of the Cottian Alps, 51 km (32 mi) west of Turin.
Get in
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Map of Susa (Piedmont)
By rail
[edit]- 1 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
[edit]- 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.
Get around
[edit]On foot
[edit]Susa is small enough that you can generally see the city on foot with little trouble.
See
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- 1 Arch of Augustus. Roman arch erected by a Romanized Sugusian chief to Augustus in 8-9 BC.
- 2 Porta Savoia. 2nd century AD remains of fortified walls within the city.
- 3 Castello della Contessa Adelaide. Antique palace in the city connected to the historical figure Adelaide di Susa. Also hosts the civic museum of Susa.
- 4 Roman Amphitheatre. 2nd or 3rd century AD amphitheatre, where you can walk in the center, or sit in the stands.
- 5 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.
Do
[edit]- 1 Civic Museum. City museum within the Castle of Adelaide. Only open between June and October. free.
Buy
[edit]Eat
[edit]- 1 Panificio Favro Dal 1870, Via Francesco Rolando, 70, ☏ +39 0122622498. Bakery famous for "focaccia dolce" (sweet focaccia).
Drink
[edit]- 1 Birreria Excalibur.
Sleep
[edit]- 1 Hotel Napoleon Susa. Three-star hotel near the train station.