Sant'Ambrogio di Torino
Welcome to Sant'Ambrogio di Torino!
Hello everyone! Today I will talk about Sant'Ambrogio di Torino, a municipality with 4,721 inhabitants located in the beautiful Susa Valley, in Piemonte.
Discovering the territory of Sant'Ambrogio
The urban center, located along the course of the Dora Riparia at the foot of the Sacra di San Michele, also includes the hamlets of San Pietro and Bertassi, as well as five small residential nuclei. The territory of Sant'Ambrogio is bathed by the Dora Riparia and some minor streams.
If you are passionate about hiking, you cannot miss the excursion to the Sacra di San Michele, one of the most famous tourist destinations in the area.
Discovering the climate of Sant'Ambrogio
The climate of Sant'Ambrogio is characterized by hot summers and cold winters. I recommend visiting the village during spring or autumn, when temperatures are milder.
The history of Sant'Ambrogio
Sant’Ambrogio di Torino is a village with a long history, dating back to the 6th century BC, when it became part of the territory of Langobardia Maior. In 773 it was the scene of the famous "Battle of the Cluses" between the troops of the Franks and those of the Lombards, representing the military outpost on the border of the lands of the Lombards. Following the battle, Sant'Ambrogio became part of the Carolingian Empire and every year, since 2010, the historical re-enactment of the battle is held on the last Saturday of June.
In the 9th and 10th centuries, the valley was the scene of Saracen raids, then expelled by Arduino the Glabrous, who founded the Marca di Torino. In 1007, the Bishop of Turin Gezone donated Sant'Ambrogio to the Benedictine abbey of the Sacra di San Michele. In 1029 it was donated to the Abbey of San Giusto di Susa and then confirmed by the Count of Savoy Amedeo III in 1147.
The patronal feast
The patronal feast of Sant'Ambrogio is dedicated to San Giovanni Vincenzo, hermit and founder of the Sacra di San Michele and is celebrated on the Sunday closest to November 21st. Sant'Ambrogio is the co-patron of the community.
Conclusions
Sant'Ambrogio is a small village with a great history, immersed in the beautiful Susa Valley. If you decide to visit this area of Piemonte, you cannot miss a visit to the Sacra di San Michele and the historical re-enactment of the "Battle of the Cluses". Furthermore, the patronal feast dedicated to San Giovanni Vincenzo is the perfect opportunity to get to know the community of Sant'Ambrogio and immerse yourself in the local culture.
