Lombard Apennine Ecomuseum "Il Grano in Erba"

The Il Grano in Erba Ecomuseum includes the municipalities of Santa Margherita Staffora, Menconico, Brallo di Pregola, and Romagnese.

A corner of Lombardy nestled between Piedmont, Emilia, and Liguria, it draws its history and traditions from these regions.

Once a gateway to the sea for nobles, merchants, and pilgrims, this land rediscovers its identity in the silence of the mountains—through stone-paved roads, courtyards, festive music, and the quiet of the alpine pastures.

Here, the local community has turned its history not into mere memory but into a foundation for growth and revitalization. This is the essence of Il Grano in Erba: every grain holds the future within it, embodying the spirit of a land that nurtures life.

In this area, visitors can rediscover ancient mills still in operation, the Roman kiln, and the Rural Museum. They can walk historic trails like the Via del Sale or the mysterious Brigand’s Path, visit the Sanctuary of Madonna del Bocco, and savor local specialties such as Salame di Varzi, formaggette cheeses from Casale and Brallo, alpine pasture meats, mushrooms, truffles, and the traditional almond cakes.