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Domus dell’Ortaglia

I n the heart of Brescia, hidden between the walls of the Monastery of Santa Giulia, the Domus dell’Ortaglia unfolds. In this secret garden, time stands still, and ancient art is still visible…
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Gardens of the Quistini Castle

T he enchanting Gardens of Quistini Castello - a 16th century building among the Franciacorta hills - bloom in spring, offering a unique occasion for artistic and cultural exploration.   During the…
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Secret nature in Bergamo and Brescia

I n Bergamo and Brescia, rediscover authentic green havens in the heart of the city. Hidden cloisters, terraced gardens, historical vegetable gardens and silent parks, narrating the deep link shared…
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SOIANO CASTLE

The medieval castle of Soiano was constructed as a defence against the Hungarian invasions and was also the meeting place for the heads of families in Chizzoline and Soiano. In order to oppose the…

PARISH CHURCH

Situated very close to the castle, it was built around 1600 on the remains of an older church dating back to the 15th century. The characteristic bell tower was obtained by exploiting the tower of…

SAN CARLO CHURCH

This is found in the village of Chizzoline and was constructed in 1610 in honour of San Carlo Borromeo, who is said to have stayed here. The friars of San Rocco were entrusted with it when Venice…

LAKE OF VALVESTINO

The artificial lake of Valvestino, created in 1960, is nestled between the steep slopes of mid valley. Resembling a fjord, it adds a fascinating touch to the splendid natural …

CHURCHES OF VALVESTINO

In Droane, the Church of San Vigilio, mentioned in a bull by Pope Urbano II and rebuilt in 1877. In Bollone that of San Michele built in 1537; San Giovanni Battista in Turano, the first mention of…

CHURCH OF SAN MICHELE

Dedicated to St Michael the Archangel, the Church is located in Bollone, a village of Valvestino and was built in 1537 even though it was rebuilt in the nineteenth century. From the plain and simple…

CHURCH OF SAN ROCCO

Located in a strategic position to defend the valley, on the promontory called Del Castel, the church was built between 1580 and 1599 in the village of Turano in Valvestino. The decision to dedicate…

CHURCH OF SAN GIOVANNI BATTISTA

This building was rebuilt in the modern village of Turano between 1570 and 1585, although its origins date back to the early Middle Ages, in fact already in 928 the church was mentioned in the will…

CHURCH OF SAN BARTOLOMEO

Built in the village of Moerna, the church of San Bartolomeo is mentioned for the first time in the fifteenth century, even though large and numerous building works followed one another over time.…