From the tower of the Castle the view of the river and of the surrounding territory is priceless, from the Pre-Alps to the plain

It was built to the design of architect Gualini of Milan, after the destruction of a previous bridge where the battle between the Austrians and French took place in 1796

Land of wine, nature and history between Bergamo and Brescia. Franciacorta an experience that leaves all your senses satisfied.

A quiet village on a hill overlooking the western shore of the lake, right in front of Monte Isola, Vigolo offers a variety of panoramic mountain and lake views. A natural environment still untouched, its silence and refined air are what make Vigolo a place to visit and stay, in the name of authenticity and tradition. SIGHTSEEING ATTRACTIONSVigolo, thanks to its enviable position, offers, above all, a large number of attractions from a naturalistic point of view. However, it is in this context that it is possible to admire some architectural works of particular importance. First and foremost, the Parish Church of Santa Maria Assunta, patron saint of Vigolo: with paintings by A. Cifrondi (17th century), frescos by U. Mirigliani and T. Poloni as well as the black marble altar of the Bottega dei Manni in Rovio; the choir is the work of Ceretti. The church dedicated to San Rocco is particularly beautiful and of historical importance. It was built after the plague of 1630 in thanksgiving for escaping the threat of the epidemic. The church was recently restored and has a precious altar dedicated to Saint Anthony. On the outskirts of the village, there is the Sanctuary of the Madonna di Loreto, also known as Madonna del Dosso, in reference to the hill on which it was built in 1834. And last but not least, the little church on Colle del Giogo, privately owned and recently restored after a period of neglect, is also worth a visit. Adjoining there is a small house, former residence of prelates, which is now used for agricultural purposes. HOW TO GET THERE By bus - Vigolo is serviced by the Bergamo Trasporti company. Rout C40a - timetable on: www.bergamotrasporti.it

Anyone going up to Fonteno, the highest village on the "Hill", can only admire and be moved by the sublime panorama that can be enjoyed from up there, whether the lake is illuminated by the warm light of day or by the romantic evening light. SIGHTSEEING ATTRACTIONSFonteno, with its unique architecture and narrow alleys, reflects the rural soul of the past. In the centre of the hamlet stands the parish church of Saints Faustino and Giovita; the present building, in Neo-Gothic style, was built in the second half of the 1800s where once stood a chapel already standing in 1500. The sixteenth-century oratory of San Rocco is also very valuable. It was founded, according to tradition, as ex voto for the escaped threat of epidemics. Very characteristic, with its structure in exposed stone blocks, is also the oratory dedicated to San Carlo in the small village of Xino. Its interior features works with a more ancient flavour, such as the eighteenth-century altar in polychrome marble, blended with contemporary expressions such as the sculptures of Alberto Meli, showing a devotion that continues uninterruptedly over time. INTERESTING FACTSThe Bueno Fonteno Abyss, currently being explored and studied by speleologists and cave divers, is a vast and extensive complex of caves, tunnels and underground waterways. Among the first 20 in Italy for length, the cave stretches for over 19 km through tunnels and open spaces. HOW TO REACH ITBy bus - Fonteno can be reached by bus, thanks to the Bergamo Trasporti company. Timetable and routes on: www.bergamotrasporti.it

It delimits the eastern side of the Piazza Ducale, with its grandiose Baroque façade

This showy trip is settled in the SS42 yEastern part of the region around the orobian mountains, starting exactly from the city of Bergamo.   You will pass through the city following the directions to Seriate, a small village 5 km far away, where you have to follow SS42 towards Trescore balneario and Spinone al lago. Following again SS42, you carry and bandering the lake settled in Valmaggiore. From this point, the road leaves the lake and heats the directions of the mountains and it meets Darfo Boario Terme. Then, follow again SS 42 to arrive in Cividate Camuno and Capo di Ponte, passing through Breno. Place to visit: Malonno: Palazzo Martinengo, towers and furnace. Parish Church of San Faustino and Giovita. Great temple built since 1731. Edolo: the centre of country is rich in shops. This small village just a short walk from Switzerland is ideal to reach tourist destinationations by skiers. Mù: small country faced to Edolo, characteristic for homes and houses very treatable, excellenta vantage point. Place rich in fascination and mistery. Teglio: enchanted landscapes between the mountains. Tirano: Cathedral of our Lady. Tovo Sant'Agata: famous for the Castle of Tower. Sondalo: every year visited by meetings which accomodate 9000 bike and 15000 motorcyclists.

The path of the rose that connects 25 Marian shrines

The church of San Filippo has a stunning façade, characterised by an ascensional rhythm

A stretch of railway line converted to a cycle path, amongst secluded hills and industrial archaeology. The Val Seriana is a journey through the history of places