Aosta - Piazza Chanoux

Aosta is the capital of the "Valle d'Aosta", an autonomous region of Italy, which is the smallest region in the country in terms of area and population.

The rectangular square in the heart of the city is named after Émile Chanoux, who was murdered by the fascist militia in 1944.

Augustus founded the Augusta Praetoria Salassorum colony here, parts of whose regular road network can still be seen. At that time, the main road Decumanus Maximus, which crossed the Aosta Valley, passed through this square. Today, the huge 19th-century town hall is located on one side.