Casa delle Lapidi
The Casa delle Lapidi is a historic building in the upper Susa Valley of Piedmont, in the western Alpine area near Bardonecchia. Its name, literally “House of the Plaques”, points to commemorative or inscribed stones associated with the structure. It belongs to the alpine built heritage of a region marked by mountain settlements, cross-border routes and a long history of trade and travel through the Alps.
At a glance
- Type
- Historic building
- Period
- Historic
- Style
- Alpine architecture of the Susa Valley
- Location
- Upper Susa Valley, near Bardonecchia, Piedmont, Italy
Overview
The Casa delle Lapidi stands in the western part of the Susa Valley, in the mountainous territory around Bardonecchia in the Metropolitan City of Turin. Its name refers to inscribed or commemorative plaques connected with the building. The site is part of the layered heritage of a high alpine valley.
History
The upper Susa Valley grew around mountain communities and the routes crossing the Alps between Italy and France, a context that shaped its settlements and buildings. Structures of this kind often carry inscriptions recording owners, dates or events significant to the local community. The Casa delle Lapidi belongs to this tradition of marked and memorialised alpine architecture.
What you see
The building reflects the character of historic construction in the Susa Valley, set within a high mountain landscape. Its name suggests the presence of stone plaques or inscriptions integrated into the fabric. The surrounding alpine environment, with its peaks and valley settlements, forms an essential part of the setting.
Cultural significance
As an element of the heritage of the upper Susa Valley, the Casa delle Lapidi reflects the history of alpine communities and the routes that linked them across the mountains. Inscribed and commemorative buildings help preserve local memory and identity. The site contributes to the cultural landscape of western Piedmont.
Practical information
Visiting arrangements may be limited and subject to local conditions. Check the official website or local tourist information for access and opening details.
Getting there
The site lies in the upper Susa Valley near Bardonecchia, in the western Alps of Piedmont. Bardonecchia is reachable by car and by rail on the line through the valley toward the Fréjus tunnel, providing the main access to this alpine area.
Sources & resources
- Coordinates: 44.9322° N, 6.8199° E
- Cultural Heritage Online