In the footsteps of William of Volpiano and the Abbey of Fruttuaria

Accompanied by a professional guide, we will discover the life and work of Guglielmo da Volpiano (962-1031), abbot, reformer and architect, protagonist of the spread of the Cluniac reform and Romanesque art in Italy.

📍 Morning - Volpiano
A walk through the historic centre amidst tales, anecdotes and suggestive glimpses leading back to the origins of the famous abbot.

• Meeting point: 10.30 a.m. at Volpiano Town Hall, Piazza Vittorio Emanuele 2

📍 Afternoon - San Benigno Canavese
Visit to the imposing Abbey of Fruttuariaa treasure chest of art and spirituality, inextricably linked to the figure of Guglielmo.

• Meeting point: 14.30 in front of the Abbey, Piazza Cardinale delle Lanze 1

➡️ Free transfer and lunch
➡️ Each visit lasts approximately 2 hours

Dates

• Saturday 11 October 2025
• Saturday 15 November 2025
• Saturday 14 February 2026
• Saturday 14 March 2026

Prices

• € 10 full
• € 7 price for Piedmont Aosta Valley Museums Subscription holders