Verzuolo
Verzuolo is a municipality in Piedmont. Its sites of historical interest include Verzuolo Castle and the ancient parish church of Saints Philip and James [1][2]. The municipality is home to the ITIS Rivoira technical school, which runs programmes to help students learn about the local area [1][2].
Historical heritage
Verzuolo Castle is the subject of guided tours organised with the support of the Pro Loco Villa di Verzuolo [1][2]. The ancient parish church of Saints Philip and James is looked after by volunteers from the Verzuolo Cultural Association (ACV), which is active in promoting local history [1][2].
Educational activities
On 30 October 2026, class 3F of the ITIS Rivoira school in Verzuolo took part in an educational outing dedicated to the community's historical roots and artistic and cultural heritage [1][2]. The students, accompanied by teachers Parola and Isnardi, visited Verzuolo Castle guided by Riccardo Baldi, a Verzuolo historian and expert in local history [1][2]. The route continued at the ancient parish church of Saints Philip and James, where the students were accompanied by ACV volunteers Sandra Sandri and Flavio Vallome [1][2]. The initiative was also organised with the support of the Pro Loco Villa di Verzuolo [1][2].
Timeline
- — Class 3F of the ITIS Rivoira school in Verzuolo visits the castle and the ancient parish church of Saints Philip and James, guided by local history experts, to discover the historical roots of their community. Cuneo24 IdeaWebTv