Castles of the Aosta Valley between history and legend/Valle D'Aosta castles, between history and legend

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Although it is the smallest region in Italy, Valle d'Aosta has no less than 120 castles. This is why it has been declared the most fortified area of Italy and Europe.The author followed an itinerary starting from Pont Saint Martin and ending at the foot of Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in Europe, the same route covered by foreign travellers in the 18th and 19th centuries engaged in the Grand Tour. An itinerary filled with historical memories, mysteries and folktales.Following the course of the Dora River, it is impossible not to be impressed by its imposing castles, sited quite often on rocks that seem inaccessible and for this very reason enveloped in an aura of allure and mystery. This volume features the most meaningful ones both from their historical and scenic point of view.

Author Toni Spagone has been a member of the Order of Journalists since 1997 and is a partner of the photojournalistic agency Realy Easy Star.
He has written several internationally acclaimed books, including 'Immagini di una Torino da vivere' and 'La Sindone e i luoghi della fede in Piemonte'.
He publishes his reports, mainly on travelling and landscaping, in the most prestigious national and international magazines, thanks to his collaboration with the Alamy agency.