The Middle Ages gave the world great works, both from an artistic and cultural point of view, and from an architectural point of view. Earthquakes, invasions, wars, were the executioner of beautiful medieval finds, such as castles and fortresses, often leaving behind only ruins. Luckily for us it didn't always go wrong, at least not for everyone. In the beautiful and very green Valle d'Aosta a few kilometers from the capital a castle has survived almost intact over the centuries. We are in the municipality of Fénis, where the Fénis Castle.
Where is the castle of Fénis
As beautiful as few others and well preserved. The castle of Fénis is located, unusually in a place that, for the medieval era, offered no defense, on the contrary, it was easily accessible and clearly visible. This particular location gave rise to theories that saw it as the administrative seat of the prestigious Challant-Fénis family. Over the centuries, the castle experienced what we can define a state of the art decline. The owners changed several times, as well as its appearance and the use made of it. Fortunately for us and for the many visitors, on 3 September 1895 the Italian state became the owner of the now decayed castle, giving it back the luster it deserved and that we can all appreciate today.
Visit the Fénis Castle
As mentioned, the purpose of the enormous structure was not that of a fortress, but a mixture of a noble residence and a stronghold. This peculiarity outlined outlines not defined from some points of view, giving it an exclusive and unique character. The various changes it has undergone over the centuries, fortunately for him, have left us visitors a structure of unusual beauty. The high towers, the double walls and the large pentagonal-shaped central body are proof of its uniqueness. You don't need to be a fan to want to visit it and do everything in the Middle Ages. The ticket price is more than affordable.
The Aosta Valley
One of the regions that from a naturalistic point of view can be defined among the beauties of Italy and certainly one of the most evocative places in the world. The Aosta valley it contains within it, art, culture, history but above all nature. The characterizing feature of the entire region, the green Alps, offer breathtaking scenery. The entire region is scattered with medieval castles among the best preserved in Italy and many other tourist attractions that satisfy all palates, even the most demanding.
Natural attractions
The Gran Paradiso natural park, the famous and beautiful Courmayeur, Mont Blanc, the Blue lake, are just a taste of what awaits you if you decide to go and visit it. Being a mountainous region, it is most appreciated by lovers of alpine scenery. Do not forget to visit Aosta, the regional capital and a destination for lovers of Alpine cities.
