Roman Susa

A morning of discovery Segusium, the capital of the Cottian Alps, through its monuments and the museum that tells its story.

The route begins at the Arch of Augustus, erected in 9–8 BC by King Cozio as a symbol of the alliance with Rome. It then continues past the arches of the Roman aqueduct and the remains of the Praetorium, the prefects’ residence on which Adelaide Castle stands.

The tour concludes at the Civic Archaeological Museum of the City of Susa, in the new galleries inaugurated in September 2026 thanks to the ABAP Superintendency of Turin and the Municipality of Susa. A comprehensive exhibition journey beginning in prehistoric times and tracing the history of Roman Susa: the Cottian Alps and the Arch, the forum, the works of Romanisation, the religious cults, the domus and the necropolises.

• Meeting: at the ticket office of Adelaide Castle (Via Impero Romano, Susa) at 9.50 am. The tour lasts approximately 3 hours
• Cost of guided tour: 10 euros (14 euros for those without a Museum Pass)
• ReservationsT 011 52210 or User Area of the Abbonamento Musei website