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Protohistoric site of Lignan
The structure brought to light in Lignan is commonly regarded as a fortified village from the Bronze age. Situated on a rocky hill, at an altitude of 1,546 meters overhanging th…
Nus Castle
The castle stands above Nus, near the hamlet of Plane, on a rocky projection, which dominates the entrance to the valley of Saint-Barthélemy.
According to available documentation, th…
Pilato Castle
Situated in the centre of Nus, it was built by the lords of Nus in the 12th-13th century. Its owners abandoned it after a fire, preferring the castle on the hill (Nus Castle).
The castl…
Church of Saint-Barthélemy
This small church dates back to the XII century, although the first historic mention is in the XV century, however it does not elaborate on the structure of the building.
Various rebuildin…
Church of St Hilary
The first confirmation regarding the parish church of St. Ilario dates back to the 26th February 1153. During the archaeological digs in 1990 traces were found under the choir of an age-ol…
Shrine of Madonna delle Nevi in Cuney
Situated 2,656 metres above sea level, at the foot of the Becca del Merlo, Cuney is Europe’s highest shrine. Before it was built, the site was often visited due to the presence of a blesse…
Astronomical observatory of the autonomous region of Aosta Valley
The Astronomical Observatory of the Autonomous Region of the Aosta Valley (OAVdA) and the Planetarium of Lignan are located in Lignan, a mountain village at an altitude of ove…
