La Loggia between Natural Landscapes and Architectural History

Lanca di Santa Marta at the confluence of the Po and Banna

La Loggia combines a protected natural landscape with a multilayered architectural history. The Lanca di Santa Marta area lies at the confluence of the Po and Banna, is a Special Conservation Area and a Special Protection Area. It covers 164 hectares and also includes La Loggia. This makes it a destination where nature and culture stand side by side as distinct, clearly identifiable focal points.

The running routes in La Loggia cover the entire municipal area and favor quiet, natural settings in the countryside and landscape. If you want to consciously combine exercise and scenery, the emphasis is therefore on exploring the municipality at a leisurely pace. The running routes complement the cultural attractions with an active yet nature-oriented aspect of your stay.

Church, Villa and Local History

The Church of San Giacomo Apostolo reveals several historical layers. It is a single-nave Baroque church with chapels painted by Nicola Arduino. A fresco from the 18th century was rediscovered in the Chapel of Saint James. The church stands on the ruins of an earlier chapel of the same name, which belonged to the Darmelli family. Baroque design and an older architectural history come together in this building.

Villa Carpeneto is today the result of two successive renovations of an original castle. The garden has also changed its form: it was initially laid out in the Italian style and later transformed into an English garden. A few years ago, Villa Carpeneto was declared a national monument. For those interested in culture, the history of the building is connected here with the development of its gardens.

Castello Galli is considered probably the oldest building in La Loggia, adding another historical highlight to the town.

Around La Loggia

In the vicinity of La Loggia are Palazzo Occelli and Castello di Nichelino. When planning your trip, it remains important to distinguish between La Loggia itself and the places in the surrounding area.

The area around La Loggia also includes Parco Boschetto di Nichelino, Parco Sangone and the Galleria La Lanterna Di Sandano Maristella museum. This broadens the regional perspective to include parks and museums.

In the wider region around La Loggia is the natural arch Arco Charles Emmanuel I - Emmanuel Philibert of Savoy. The Giardino Nino Farina garden is also located in the wider region around La Loggia. Both places expand the geographical framework in which you can view natural and cultural landscapes together.

Seasonal Highlights

Seasonal events may also play a role in your planning. La Loggia’s Fiera d'Autunno is scheduled for the second Sunday in October. The Sagra dello zucchino is also known as the “Sagra del Cossot” and was scheduled for Sunday, June 14, 2026, as its 22nd edition. This places an October event and an explicitly dated June event side by side, each with its respective status.

For further travel planning in Italy, you can also view Arignano, Caluso, San Pietro Val Lemina, Parella, Sparone, Rivarolo Canavese, Sangano and Beaulard.

For the higher-level travel overview: Turin.