Pila Collection

Discover the enchanting beauty of Pila, Aosta Valley, Italy, where breathtaking views of the Grivola Peak and the Cristo of Chamola overlook the picturesque town

Views from Pila ski resort, Aosta Valley, Italy

Pila Collection: The Grivola Peak during a windy day from the Couis peak

The Grivola Peak during a windy day from the Couis peak, near Pila locality (Gressan municipality, Aosta province, Aosta Valley, Italy, Europe)

Pila Collection: The Cristo of Chamola©, also know as Crocefisso of Stuffer in Pila locality

The Cristo of Chamola©, also know as Crocefisso of Stuffer in Pila locality
The Cristo of ChamolA©, also know as Crocefisso of Stuffer in Pila locality (Gressan municipality, Aosta province, Aosta Valley, Italy, Europe)

Pila ampullacea (Dilated snail, Helix ampullacea). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw

Pila Collection: The Roman game of Pila using a follis inflated ball

The Roman game of Pila using a follis inflated ball
The Roman game of Pila (passing a ball in a traingle with the arm/hand) using a follis (folliculus) inflated ball. This passage from Plautus offers further explanation: " If a small (pila)

Pila Collection: Italy - Siena - Pila dell Acqua Santa

Italy - Siena - Pila dell Acqua Santa (stoup of holy water) - designed by Antonio Federighi in the 1460s - within the Duomo (Cathedral). Date: circa 1902

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Discover the enchanting beauty of Pila, Aosta Valley, Italy, where breathtaking views of the Grivola Peak and the Cristo of Chamola overlook the picturesque town. Wander through the historic streets of Pila, once home to a Roman game using inflated balls, and visit the Dominican Monastery in Dubrovnik, Croatia, where love blossoms. Amidst the serene landscape, reflect on the rich history of this region, from the lost wax cast bronze statue of the orator from Perugia to the Schneidemuhl Prisoner of War Camp. As the sun sets over the Alps, take in the stunning vistas from the Pila Road, and immerse yourself in the timeless charm of this Italian gem.