Santa Maria Church, Villeneuve, Italy

The Romanesque Santa Maria (St. Mary's) church, which is located at the foot of the medieval castle, was the seat of the parish until the end of the 18th century. The bell tower is a typical square shaped tower. During the digs carried out in the building, the remains of the ancient early-Christian church and the relative baptismal font were found. The semi-circular shaped crypt, near the choir, dates back to the 11th century. Inside the church you can still admire important frescos from the 13th to the 16th century, as well as furnishings.

You can access the church on foot, within the space of five minutes, from the road that unwinds from the bridge over the Dora Baltea.

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Hilary Olivotto (5 years ago)
It feels good in this church.

Luca Lanzoni (5 years ago)
Castle situated in a fairy-tale setting at the foot of the Monte Rosa massif. Expert guides accompany the visit. The very convenient ticket includes a guided tour

Fernanda Rollandoz (5 years ago)
A stop for a prayer in an agréable place.

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Christian Luccisano (6 years ago)
Bellissima Cattedrale, monumento di Aosta!

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