Italy off the beaten path: the village of Susa, ancient gateway to Italy.
Susa is a small town with a very old story to tell. Located in the homonymous valley , along the banks of the Dora Riparia, at the foot of Rocciamelone , it's also called "key of Italy " due to its location close to the French border. But what really makes this little town extremely interesting, other than its proximity to many hiking trails and the ski slopes of Sestriere, it's the historic centre particularly rich in history, from the memories of the ancient Roman dominion to the most recent medieval buildings. Susa, Italy Susa, Italy Susa, Italy In the 1st century B., and until 63 AD, Susa was the capital of the kingdom of Susa. Then, after annexation by the Roman Empire, it became the capital of the province of the Cottian Alps. Traces of ancient Roman art are still visible in the Arch of Augustus and in the Amphitheater, freely open to the public. Here is where the fights between gladiators and animals took place. Susa, Italy In the medieval city centre, the ...