FAI Spring Days in Moretta

FAI Spring Days in Moretta

Every spring, the FAI (National Trust for Italy) opens hundreds of extraordinary sites across Italy to the public, and Moretta, a town in the Province of Cuneo in the heart of the Piedmontese plains, is a key participant in this major national event. For an entire weekend, palaces, churches, archives, and historic residences that are usually closed to the public open their doors, thanks to the efforts of the FAI Saluzzo Delegation, the Savigliano Territorial Group, and the Youth Group.

An itinerary in the heart of the village

The route winds through the historic center of Moretta, featuring the Town Hall and its Council Chamber, the 18th-century Palazzo Pignatta on Via Balbis, the exterior of the medieval castle, and the former home of Giovanbattista Balbis. The heart of the visit is the Sanctuary of the Beata Vergine del Pilone, a splendid example of Piedmontese Baroque: the church, the 17th-century bell tower, the sacristy with its ex-votos, and the guesthouse with its elegant portico. FAI members enjoy exclusive access to the Sanctuary's Historical Archive, containing documents dating from the 17th to the 20th century, as well as the ancient library.

The Apprentice Guides

As with all FAI Days, visits are led by volunteers and 'Apprendisti Ciceroni'—local students specifically trained to share the wonders of cultural heritage with visitors. This is one of the most beautiful aspects of the initiative: the dialogue between generations centered on the history of their community.

Why participate

The FAI Spring Days are the perfect opportunity to discover an unseen side of Moretta, far from the crowds, and to provide concrete support for the protection of Italy's heritage. Admission is by voluntary contribution, and every donation helps FAI continue its mission. It is a weekend of culture, beauty, and identity in the most authentic Piedmont, between the Province of Cuneo and the evocative landscapes of the Saluzzo plains.

Moretta, a town of ancient origins overlooking the banks of the Po, guards an architectural and religious heritage that deserves to be rediscovered: the FAI Days offer the key to crossing thresholds that are otherwise closed and to reading, through palaces, churches, and archives, centuries of Piedmontese history. An event awaited every year by art lovers, families, and the curious, making this village in the 'Granda' a small but great protagonist of the Italian cultural spring.