Sacra di San Michele
The Archangel Michael, supreme leader of God’s heavenly army, vanquishes Lucifer.
Lucifer was the rebel angel who wanted to usurp God
and was cast into Hell along with his followers.
The Archangel Michael is considered to be the defender against the forces of evil.
Tower of the Beautiful Alda
Ledge Alda is said to have jumped from
Zodiac Portal
Romanesque-Gothic churches in Piedmont and Piedmontese legends.
Sacra di San Michele is one of Europe’s largest and most important examples of Romanesque-Gothic religious architecture.
Construction started in the late 990s and it became one of Europe’s most famous Benedictine monasteries.
This page has not been completely translated. If you're curious, why not take a look at the Italian version of our B&B in Piedmont
Stairway of the Dead.
DISTANCE: less than one hour’s drive from our B&B to Sant'Ambrogio in Turin
Sacra di San Michele is open to the public.
Should you require further information, write to us at info@ilmolinoalba.it and we will be happy to help you plan your trip in Piedmont.