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The Roman Villas of Almese and Caselette and the Primavalle Area reopen

April 7, 2026

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Roman villa in Alme… Roman villa in Almese

Almese

Guided tours of the Roman villas of Almese and Caselette and the Primavalle Area are back in full swing this year, with a packed schedule starting in April and running until the end of October!

The tours, led by an archaeologist supported by our volunteers, offer an immersive experience of archaeology to learn about the history and culture of the Roman era in the Susa Valley. The villas, dating back to around the 1st century AD, are among the most important Roman-era suburban residential complexes in Piedmont.

Located on the slopes of Mount Musinè, the Primavalle Area is home to numerous nationally and regionally rare animal and plant species, making it one of Piedmont's most biodiverse areas. A true "xerothermic oasis" that also includes the Upper and Lower Caselette Lakes.

The guided tours are organized by the Ar.c.A. association. (Art, Archaeology, and Culture in Almese) under the patronage of the Municipality of Almese and the Municipality of Caselette, in collaboration with the Magnetto Foundation, Finder S.p.A., Univoca, Tesori d'arte e cultura alpina, and the Archaeological, Fine Arts, and Landscape Superintendence for the Metropolitan City of Turin.

Opening days of the Roman Villa of Almese
Visits last approximately 1.5 hours

Sunday, April 19, 2026 (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM)
Friday, May 1, 2026 (2:30 PM – 6:00 PM) Patronal Feast of Grange di Rivera
Sunday, May 17, 2026 (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM)
Sunday, June 7, 2026 (4:00 PM – 7:00 PM)
Sunday, June 14, 2026 (4:00 PM – 7:00 PM) European Day of Archaeology
Sunday, June 28, 2026 (4:00 PM – 7:00 PM)
Sunday July 5, 2026 (4:00 PM – 7:00 PM)
Sunday, July 19, 2026 (4:00 PM – 7:00 PM)
Sunday, September 13, 2026 (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM)
Sunday, September 27, 2026 (2:30 PM – 6:00 PM)
Sunday, October 11, 2026 (2:30 PM – 5:30 PM) Univoca Culture Week
Sunday, October 25, 2026 (2:30 PM – 5:30 PM) Borgata Milanere Fair
Opening days of the Roman Villa of Caselette
Visits last approximately 1 hour

Sunday, April 12, 2026 (2:30 PM – 5:30 PM) 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM) San Giorgio Fair
Sunday, April 26, 2026 (3:30 PM – 6:30 PM)
Sunday, May 10, 2026 (3:30 PM – 6:30 PM)
Sunday, June 14, 2026 (4:00 PM – 7:00 PM) European Archaeological Heritage Day
Sunday, July 5, 2026 (4:00 PM – 7:00 PM)
Sunday, September 13, 2026 (3:30 PM – 6:30 PM)
Sunday, September 27, 2026 (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM) Archaeological Heritage Day
Sunday, October 11, 2026 (4:00 PM – 7:00 PM) 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM) Univoca Culture Week
Primavalle Area Opening Days
Visits last approximately 1.5 hours

Sunday, April 12, 2026 (2:30 PM – 5:30 PM) San Giorgio Fair
Sunday, April 26, 2026 (3:30 PM – 6:30 PM)
Sunday, May 10, 2026 (3:30 PM – 6:30 PM)
Sunday, June 14, 2026 (4:00 PM – 7:00 PM) European Archaeological Heritage Day
Sunday, July 5, 2026 (4:00 PM – 7:00 PM)
Sunday, September 13, 2026 (3:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Sunday, September 27, 2026 (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM)
Sunday, October 11, 2026 (2:30 PM – 5:30 PM) Univoca Culture Week