2Fénis Castle, Valle d’Aosta

Originally built between the 13th and 15th centuries, Fénis Castle is a massive medieval fortress in the Aosta Valley, 20 km south of the border with Switzerland. Converted into a museum, it’s home to weaponry, kitchen utensils, a chapel with frescoes, and many other medieval items.

You’ll learn a lot about this period of history by visiting this well-preserved edifice, thanks to the multilingual guide books at hand (guided tours are only in Italian). There are 2 restaurants near the parking lot, at the entrance of the castle.

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