Splendid Neoclassical villa, known for hosting the first experiments for the production of artificial cement in Italy.

Villa Tassis Cerioli in Comonte encapsulates centuries of history, art and worship, and today, it is the headquarters of the Institute of Sisters of the Holy Family.

As well as offering visitors monuments and museums, Seriate, in the province of Bergamo, has historic villas that stand as testament to its past.   Seriate’s villas were built over the centuries by noble and middle-class families who would spend their summers there, or even use them as a main residence. The villas feature a wide variety of architectural styles, ranging from Baroque to Neoclassical.One of the most important villas in Seriate is Villa Ambiveri, built in perfect Baroque style by the noble Vertova family in the 17th century. It is surrounded by 1600 square metres of park, full of plants and flowers and today, it is home to the Russia Cristiana Foundation.We also have Villa Piccinelli, an example of Neoclassical architecture with a garden of plants and flowers from all over the world, as well as being the site where the first Italian artificial cement was created in the 1800s. Villa Tassis, which dates back to the 17th century and now the headquarters of the Institute of Sisters of the Holy Family, thanks to Costanza Cerioli, a well-known figure in Bergamo, now St Paola Cerioli. Lastly, Villa Guerrinoni, now the magnificent home to the municipal library.Seriate’s villas are an important cultural and artistic heritage for the town and we hope you can enjoy their beauty to the full, following this dedicated itinerary.     

Tra sentieri e mulattiere accompagnati dal dolce fruscio delle foglie

Cremona and its sweetness are closer than what you think

    This thousand-years-old monument populating the Imagna Valley features a rare circular shape reminiscent in some ways of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem or an ancient pagan pantheon, and a sign of a significant development of the area since Roman times.   The Temple of San Tomè has not yet completely revealed the mystery of its origin. It was thought to have been built on the ruins of a pagan temple, although supporting evidence has not been found. However, what is certain is that during the Lombard domination it was an important spiritual centre, to the point that the female monastery “Degli Agri” was built in the Middle Ages to expand the religious complex.It is easy to reach as it stands almost opposite the Brembo river, in Almenno San Bartolomeo, ten kilometres from Bergamo, almost welcoming us to the Imagna Valley.  (Ph: fondazionelemine.eu)

Also known as the Rothlisberger Bridge it is a rail-road traffic and connects Paderno and Calusco through the Adda River

Nestled in the lush Imagna Valley, the Tre Faggi (Three Beeches) forest offers enchanting trails for those who love the great outdoors.   Walking through birch and beech forests, the trail ends at an altitude of 1340 metres in front of the famous centuries-old Three Beeches, surrounded by their legendary history and next to the famous “Stonehenge of Bergamo”, an ancient stone shrine dedicated to the Virgin Mary that overlooks the valley and is of great visual impact. For a truly rustic experience, you can get some supplies directly from one of the local grocery stores for a picnic in the shade of the beech trees or take advantage of the many picnic tables available along the way, where you can stop and enjoy a sandwich stuffed with local specialities while surrounded by the peace of the place.   

Monument of art and spiritual center of the city, the Sanctuary is an excellent example of Lombard Renaissance architecture