Ivrea is
your city
Born on the banks of the river more than two thousand years ago, Ivrea has spent so long reflecting in its waters that it has learned to reflect on itself. And to imagine. That is why its stories possess the grace of fairy tales and the thrill of premonitions. Crowned by the surrounding hills, Ivrea is a small world—but never a small-minded one.
Roman
Ancient Eporedia, the Roman colony founded in the land of the Salassi, still reveals traces of its past, often hidden from view. Yet not everything buried beneath the ground has ceased to resonate.
Medieval
“Dark around it lingers the shadow of King Arduin,” wrote Giosuè Carducci. Yet medieval Ivrea is also a place of wonder, contemplation, and an invitation to silence.
Modern
The sixteenth, seventeenth, eighteenth and nineteenth centuries: like the verses of a nursery rhyme, four centuries filled with masterpieces waiting to be discovered.
Industrial City
Olivetti: one of the twentieth century’s most remarkable industrial stories. Why? Because here, the factory became a means of transforming the community as much as a place of production.
Carnival
During Carnival, Ivrea turns the world upside down: freedom becomes the law, history and legend walk hand in hand, water turns to wine, and a black eye is almost a badge of honor.
Horses
The bond between Ivrea and horses stretches back through the centuries. Here, waking to the sound of hooves on cobblestones and wondering which celebration is about to begin is perfectly ordinary.
Morainic amphitheater
A masterpiece shaped by glaciers, the Ivrea Morainic Amphitheatre is a natural paradise where you can walk, run, cycle and swim. Even fly, not only in your imagination.
Via Francigena
The stretch of the Via Francigena between Pont-Saint-Martin and Viverone is among its most captivating: winding through villages, meadows, rocky landscapes and breathtaking viewpoints.
water
The Dora does more than flow through the city: it both divides and unites it. Encircled by its morainic lakes, Ivrea and water have always been inseparable.
Ivrea
of the city
itineraries
Itinerary in the historic centre
A journey through the many layers of Ivrea’s history, to be explored at your own pace. Each stop reveals a new story, uncovering the city’s many identities.
Itinerary in
the industrial centre
Exploring Olivetti’s architecture means discovering one of the twentieth century’s most inspiring industrial stories.And embracing the vision that brought it to life.
DON'T MISS
Ivrea may be a small city, but it offers a remarkable amount of experiences, emotions and opportunities for reflection. A guide is always helpful: here is a selection of iconic places and events to help you begin your journey.