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Ivrea is a historical place with nice places to visit. Having said that, there are not so many to fill a long staying, so do not plan along holiday here, unless you also plan to visit the many great restaurants located a bit everywhere in town.

The kindness of the people who physically came led us where we were asking them as information. The room was very close to the city centre pedonal road. Lovely restaurant (Michelin star) La Mugnaia!

Ivrea, although historic, was pretty limited in any entertainment. The most enjoyable part of Ivrea was the bistro at the railway station. It served some of the best cuisine that I encountered in my 7 week visit to Italy. Top quality food at an affordable price. The staff were extremely courteous.

We arrived on a Sunday afternoon so a lot of the shops were closed however the town still had lots of atmosphere. Ideally you would need 2 to 3 days to experience the place properly. We found a lovely little trattoria with great food and wine. The owner gave us some wise advice on how to avoid Milan on a Monday morning. Will look to return soon and explore the town more.

The historic centre was a delightful surprise. The old town offers lots of variety of architectural features including, on the hill top, a turreted Castle and an elegantly proportioned Cathedral whilst the traffic-free Main Street has delightful squares. There are lots of cafes and good shops too - including a chocolate shop with excellent own-made chocolates. The side-streets towards the hill-side also hold some surprises, including ancient churches. Ivrea is on the pilgrim route to Rome. The river too has a cluster of interesting buildings. I chose Ivrea as an easy place for an overnight stop on a car journey from the UK to the Tuscan coast. It turned out to be an excellent choice. I plan to stop there again.