Bussoleno – mountain village situated in the Italian Val di Susa on the banks of the river Dora Riparia. According to some historians, the name comes from the word "Buxus" - "box", while others believe that it comes from the name of a local family Musculus, which appears in documents. The territory of the municipality of Bussoleno consists of several settlements, lying at an altitude of 430 to 2852 meters above sea level. This whole area is known for its stone quarries, deposits of green marble and iron ore.

The old part of Bussoleno, the history of which begins in the Middle ages, it attracts attention by its characteristic buildings, like the house Asceri or small restaurant "Antica Osteria". In the era of Ancient Rome on these lands was a major settlement, surrounded by several "villas" - huge farms. These buildings were used until the middle Ages, and from the 10th century began a new stage in the development of Bussoleno. In the 11th century the town became a feudal possession of the Savoy dynasty, and three centuries later was surrounded by strong walls with three gates. Then Bussoleno passed from hand to hand, changing one owner-aristocrats on the other, - among them were the local family Aschieri and rotary. In the 17th century the town was handed over to the local Dr. Francesco Fioretto in gratitude for his invaluable help during the epidemic of plague.

In the second half of the 19th century happened a qualitative leap in the development of the urban economy due to the construction of the railway. Initially it was connecting Turin with Souza, and later was extended to French territory. Thus Bussoleno became a major commercial and economic point. My role in this was played by the construction of several plants, which operate to this day. Important to the local economy and remains the mining industry.

Of the attractions of Bussoleno it is worth noting the parish Church of San Giovanni Battista from the 18th century and the ancient Santa Maria Assunta, rebuilt in the 18th century in Baroque style and has wooden crucifix from the 15th century. In the chapel of the virgin of mercy are ancient frescoes. Do not bypass their attention tourists and the so-called castle of Borello – all that remains of the city walls of the 14th century. Also worth a visit the Renaissance castle, Castello di Alla, railroad Museum, located in present railway depot, where there are old trains, locomotives and electric locomotives, and historical home of Askeri and Amprimo, built in the middle Ages.