Discover Caselle Torinese

Caselle Torinese can be explored from two perspectives when planning a trip: through its local architectural and ecclesiastical history, and through routes that start in Caselle or pass by the historic center. For geographical context, Turin Airport is located within the territories of the municipalities of Caselle, San Maurizio Canavese, and San Francesco al Campo.

Churches and Historic Buildings

The Cappella di Sant’Anna is a Baroque chapel with a Neoclassical façade. Blessed Don Michele Rua was ordained a priest there in 1860. Its architectural style and this event offer two distinct starting points for exploring local religious history.

An art-historical point of interest is the Madonna del Popolo altarpiece in Palazzo Mosca. It was commissioned from Defendente Ferrari at the beginning of the 16th century.

Tenuta della Carignana was expanded and converted into a princely hunting lodge in 1626. Its date and former function distinguish it from the religious buildings.

The Chiesa dei Battuti is a brick building in the Piedmontese Baroque style and opened for worship in 1721. Its outer architrave bears an inscription dated 1721. Its description therefore includes both its construction style and two historical references to the same year.

According to general tradition, the lords of Caselle built the Castello di Caselle as a residence. Among the surviving exterior frescoes in the castle courtyard is the coat of arms of Prince Tommaso Savoia-Carignano.

The Cappella della Madonnina, also known as the Madonna del Pilone, was rebuilt in 1785 under the direction of the architect Grossi. Its frescoes are attributed to the schools of Giacomo Jaquerio or Giovanni Martino Spanzotti. This attribution leaves the authorship open.

The first recorded mention of the parish of San Giovanni Evangelista dates from 1174. The present façade of the Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta was built in 1897 in the Neo-Renaissance style. Thus, an early parish record and a much later façade design serve as distinct historical points of reference.

Paths and Routes for Your Itinerary

Il Cammino delle Valli is a 103-kilometer circular route that starts in Caselle Torinese. It follows mountain paths and unpaved roads. The route description also includes nearly flat stages from Caselle to Lanzo and from Corio to Caselle. These nearly flat stages do not necessarily describe the entire circular route.

A pilgrim’s credential is used for Il Cammino delle Valli. It can be stamped at accommodations and places of interest, and must be stamped at least once a day. Check the latest instructions on the procedure before setting out.

Another perspective is offered by the Corona di Delizie cycling loop: it passes the historic center of Caselle Torinese and is approximately 100 kilometers long.

The routes are similar in length, but the distances are given with different levels of precision: 103 kilometers for Il Cammino delle Valli and approximately 100 kilometers for Corona di Delizie. Their respective connections to Caselle also differ: the Cammino starts here, while the cycling route passes the historic center. When planning your trip, you can therefore weigh route length, route type, and connection to the town separately.

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