Crossroads of arts and culture, from an ancient building to a tower, from a castle to a church Valtellina reveals
all its historical patrimony, with Lombard, Celtic, Carolingian and Mediterranean influences. A heritage which still
lives nowadays, from alp to alp, valley to valley.
In the heart of the Alps, transit way in Europe between the North and the South, even since the Roman time Valtellina has played a remarkable role in different epoches
Art and cultural tour to the discovery of Morbegno, in the lower Valtellina
It offers an overview of the history of art in Valtellina from Medieval times to the last century
Added to the collegiate church of San Lorenzo, houses the "Pace di Chiavenna", a masterpiece of medieval jewellery
Cà Bardassa is a rural building of XIX century with more ancient parts, meaningful example of spontaneous architecture of Valchiavenna
The Museum of the Savage Man is an ancient rural residence housing images of the savage man, a true symbol of alpine culture
Due to its strategic positioning the area has been a natural location for attacking and defending since ancient times
Is a beautiful example of 15th century noble residence in Valtellina, a period characterised by an interest and search for beauty as well as by a love for life
The palace, built probably in 1400 by the Lazzaroni family and successively enlarged, changed its owners many times until the acquisition by the notary Giuseppe Lambertenghi in 1881
Built between 1600 and 1690, it was the stately home of the aristocratic Salis von Zizers family, Graubunden governors and mayors of the Valtellina
A gem from the fifteenth century situated on a rocky spur at the gates of the city amidst the vineyard terraces of Sassella
Stands on the spot where on the morning of 29 September 1504 at dawn, the Virgin Mary appeared to Mario Omodei from Tirano. VIRTUAL TOUR
This church can be found in the historic centre of the town surrounded by old buildings; its appearance is a reminder of its ancientness
One of the most beautiful churches in the area. Located in a prime position on the hillside with one external portal
The castle was built between the end of the 13th century and the beginning of the 14th century by the De Piros, a family from Como
The park allow to discover a route combining nature and history
There are many museums and historical, artistic and natural sites of interest spread across this region; all of which recount a piece of Valtellina's civilization
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