Abbazia di San Michele della Chiusa
At the base of Mount Pirchiriano, near the Abbey of San Michele della Chiusa, lie the remains of a Roman mansio—a roadside inn that once served travelers along the ancient Via delle Gallie. This archaeological site, dating back to the 1st–2nd century AD, reveals foundations of rooms, storage areas, and thermal facilities, offering a glimpse into Roman infrastructure and daily life in this strategic Alpine pass.
Abbazia di San Michele della Chiusa
At the base of Mount Pirchiriano, near the Abbey of San Michele della Chiusa, lie the remains of a Roman mansio—a roadside inn that once served travelers along the ancient Via delle Gallie. This archaeological site, dating back to the 1st–2nd century AD, reveals foundations of rooms, storage areas, and thermal facilities, offering a glimpse into Roman infrastructure and daily life in this strategic Alpine pass.