Holiday apartment in Loranzè: Between vineyards and architectural history

Loranzè connects two inhabited centres at different elevations. A road runs between acacia woods and vineyards from one centre to the other. When choosing a holiday apartment in Loranzè, you can therefore consider whether you would like to focus your stay on the landscape, architectural history or the connection between both themes.

Holiday apartment in Loranzè between landscape and architectural history

The historic centre of Loranzè lies at an elevation of 404 metres on a natural balcony formed by the last glacial moraine above the plain below. Numerous streams cross the area; some flow into the Rio Valassa, while others flow into the Rio Ribes. Together with the acacia woods and vineyards, these landscape features shape the different impressions you can expect when exploring the two inhabited centres.

Castello Rosso and Chiesa di San Lorenzo

At Castello Rosso, the oldest surviving significant building structure dates back to the 11th century. During the Tuchini popular uprising of 1386 to 1387, Castello Rosso was partially destroyed. The reconstruction includes corner towers, machicolations, a portcullis at the entrance gate and extensive use of bricks. Thus, one building presents both early structural fabric and clearly recognisable elements of its later restoration.

The present-day Chiesa di San Lorenzo has a neoclassical façade and a bell tower directly adjoining it. A large central fresco depicts Saint Lawrence. The Chiesa Parrocchiale di San Lorenzo is considered the oldest church in the Pedanea and was built in the 12th century. For your travel planning, this provides compact access to different forms of sacred architecture, without the individual buildings losing their own history.

Chapels, ruins and a festive date

Medieval ruins known as “Castlass” lie near the Cappella di Santa Maria. The Cappella di San Rocco was built in 1631 during a period of plague and dedicated to Saint Roch, the patron saint of plague sufferers; it may originally have served as a hospital. The Cappella degli Alpini was built in 1834 under the patronage of the Visitation of Mary. It is associated with the Festa tra i vigneti, which takes place on the first Sunday in June.

The Chiesa di San Lorenzo, the Cappella di San Rocco and the Chiesa di San Firmino each have pedestrian access, ramps and a parking area in front. When selecting accommodation in Loranzè, you can combine these specific local features with your own interests: the churches and chapels open up cultural and historical themes, while the elevation, vineyards, woods and waterways form the landscape setting. The two inhabited centres offer different spatial starting points for planning your days.

More places for orientation

For your further travel planning, you will also find: San Didero, Castellamonte, Venaria Reale, Sant'antonino Di Susa, Caprie, Mazzè, Frassinetto, Strambinello.

For the higher-level travel overview: Turin.