Fenis (Aosta Valley)

Beautiful medieval castle of Fenis, in Valle d'Aosta

Fenis is a town and comune in the Aosta Valley region of north-western Italy. It is especially known for Fénis Castle, one of the most famous castles in Aosta Valley. For its architecture and its many towers and battlemented walls has become one of the major tourist attractions of the region. Despite its impressive defensive structure, the castle is situated at the top of a small knoll and not of a promontory or another inaccessible and easily defensible place. In fact it was not built for military purposes, but to serve as a prestigious residence for the Challant family. It is today owned by the Autonomous Region Aosta Valley, which turned it into a museum.

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Recipes From Aosta Valley

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Favó con Pane Nero: Ditalini Pasta with Crunchy Black Bread

This dish underscores the earthy nutty flavor of fresh fava beans, which combines wonderfully with the crunchy bread bits and creamy Fontina cheese. It’s one of the few pasta dishes from Valle d’Aosta, as that northern most Italian region specializes more in polenta and rice.

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