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Brescia (18,4Km)Brescia, one of the lesser-known cities in Lombardy

Alzano Lombardo (28Km)Excursion to M. Canto Alto dalla fraz. M. by Nese

Brescia, one of the lesser-known cities in Lombardy

Lombardy, Brescia, Palazzo della Loggia

Piazza del Duomo or Piazza Paolo VI as it is currently called is one of the main square in the city of Brescia. The square overlooks the Broletto with the Torre del Pegol, the Rotonda and the Duomo Nuovo.

Broletto is the name of the Medieval Palace, it was built in '200. It was expanded later to incorporate the church of San Agostino. The façade of the very elegant building was restored in the nineteenth century. The term broletto comes from 'brolo' i.e. vegetable garden, the construction area was originally a vegetable garden with orchard. In the main courtyard you can admire a Botticino marble fountain from the '800 with engravings on the sides.

The Torre del Pegol or civic tower stands next to the building. The large balcony on the south side dates back to the 18th century while the large staircase to the east is embellished with beautiful frescoes. It still houses the prefecture, municipal and provincial offices.
La Rotonda, the Duomo Vecchio, is a beautiful ancient church that was erected on the remains of an early Christian cathedral. The entrance to the building is lower than street level and to enter it you need to go down the staircase.

The interior is very wide with high arches supported by large pillars. The funeral monument of Bishop Maggi with beautiful bas-reliefs is located in front of the entrance. Noteworthy are the towels and frescoes of the basilica, as well as the ancient organ of 1536 by Antegnati. Going down again you get to the crypt where you can still see columns of the original church.
This ancient church is very charming and welcoming.

More recent is the other religious temple, the Duomo Nuovo. It took two centuries to build it. The beginning was in the seventeenth century and in the long years of construction the style also changed. So the big building is a mixture of Baroque, Gothic and classicism. The great dome was the last part in 1825. Beautiful works of art embellish the interior and chapels.

scritto da Ralph Christie - ultima modifica il 06/09/2021

Excursion to M. Canto Alto dalla fraz. M. by Nese

Monte Canto Alto

Canto Alto can be rightly defined as the “mountain of Bergamo” par excellence: clearly visible from the city, with its unmistakable silhouette, it can also be reached by having only half a day off. Passable almost all year round, except in the case of heavy snowfalls, the trip is characterized by the vast and suggestive panorama visible from the summit, on which stands a giant iron cross, built in 1979 and visible tens of kilometers away. While easy, the hike requires a minimum of experience and attention in the last steep stretch on the ridge.

From the town of Alzano Lombardo, at the entrance of the Val Seriana, you can reach the hamlet Monte di Nese, at 800 meters above sea level, in a beautiful panoramic position (about 20 kilometers from Bergamo). From the new parish church we continue briefly along the paved road, and then take on the left a mule track, which soon leads to a marked pass, called the Forcella.

Then turn left, starting to cross with a few ups and downs the steep northern slopes of Monte Cavallo, immersed in a thick forest.
You then reach a wide and rounded meadow hill — the Canto Basso — from which you continue in a west direction along the comfortable ridge, which later turns into a ridge, sometimes steep and bumpy. With a little effort and attention, we finally take you to the wide summit of Canto Alto, with its colossal cross: 1146 meters altitude, 1.30 hours from the start. The return takes place along the same path as the climb, and takes about 1.15 hours. In
the dark centuries of the Middle Ages, in the midst of the bloody disputes between Guelphs and Ghibellines, exactly on the top of the mountain, by virtue of its exceptional strategic position, a real and own fortress, repeatedly documented. Probably had to be a fortified structure of considerable size, as demonstrated by some excavations carried out in 1978, which brought to light among other things a cistern for the rainwater collection, an indication of the presence of an unlimited group of soldiers.

It should also be noted that we are in the heart of the Parco dei Colli, an important protected area that in recent decades has had the great merit of preserving almost intact the vast and suggestive a succession of hills that surround the city of Bergamo to the north.

Technical sheet
Travel time: 2.45 hours
Starting altitude: m. 800 Gain
altitude: m. 400 approx. lt; br> Difficulty: T — Tourist
Recommended period: All year round, in the absence of any
Region: Lombardy
Province: Bergamo
Valle/area: hill

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scritto da David Perkins - ultima modifica il 12/09/2019

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COME UNA VOLTA

Monte Isola (2 Km) - Localita' Peschiera Maraglio 117

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VILLA KINZICA

Sale Marasino (4 Km) - Via Provinciale 1

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VILLA GRADONI

Monticelli Brusati (4 Km) - Fraz. Villa

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Locanda del Lago Rosmunda

Iseo (6 Km) - B.Guatta N.1- Loc. Clusane

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Camignone

Passirano (7 Km) - Via Generale Armando Diaz, 5

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LE QUATTRO TERRE

Corte Franca (9 Km) - Via Risorgimento 11

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Albergo Orologio

Brescia (18 Km) - Via C. Beccaria, 17

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Al Vecchio Palazzo

Casto (18 Km) - Piazza Angelo Passerini, 5

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QUINTA QUADRA

Chiari (19 Km) - Via Carmagnola 31

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In Contrada del Re

Angolo Terme (24 Km) - Via San Silvestro, 31

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VILLA FENAROLI PALACE HOTEL

Rezzato (25 Km) - Via Mazzini 14

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Albergo Ristorante Pineta

Collio (27 Km) - Via Maniva, 253/A

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Asino Che Vola

Provaglio Val Sabbia (28 Km) - Via Belvedere, 54

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Bed & Breakfast Asinochevola. A Provaglio Val Sabbia (BS), at 800m above sea level, in the land of the two lakes, between the lakes of Garda & Idro. In nature, in a place close to heaven clean and bright. Home nestled in the green new construction, the place chosen with care, well exposed. Beautiful panorama. Two rooms used a B & B both bright (see photo album) with private bathroom and balcony.

Orzihotel (Motel) Dipendenza

Orzivecchi (29 Km) - Via Del Commercio, 20

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Orto Botanico delle conifere coltivate

Ome (6 Km)

It is located in a valley, reachable with a 20-minute walk, where the encounter between man and landscape seems to have just occurred. It has more than 80 species from all over the world, and can be visited freely all year round.

Parco di Villa Glisenti

Villa Carcina (11 Km)

A majestic park, full of games for children, centuries-old plants and many occasions for your free time. In summer, numerous initiatives are also organizedFor more information: www.villaglisenti.it

Art and culture

Rocca Martinengo

Monte Isola (3 Km)

The Fortress of Martinengo or Castello stands on a rocky spur in Bergamo. It was built around the 14th century and from the fifteenth century it became the property of the Martinengo family, from which it also took its name. Its function was to spot possible attacks and to welcome the population. Today the castle is surrounded by greenery and you arrive along a stone road. It is currently in excellent condition.

Torre Martinengo

Monte Isola (6 Km)

The Martinengo Tower is part of the remains of the homonymous Castle. The building was built by the Oldofredi family and then moved on to the Martinengo, from which it also took its name. The Tower was last renovated in the fifteenth century. It has a square-based structure built of local stone.

Castello Oldofredi

Paderno Franciacorta (9 Km)

The Oldofredi Castle was built in 1009. It was often the subject of dispute during the war between Guelphs and Ghibellines. After a profound restoration, carried out in the 19th century, the castle was completed modified losing its original appearance. Only the two corner towers are left of the ancient castle. Today, it houses the headquarters of the Municipal Library.

Castello di Clusane sul lago

Iseo (3 Km)

In a predominant position, in the south of Lake Iseo, the castle was built; in a period between the thirteenth and fourteenth century.It was the strategic point for the Republic of Venice

S.Michele

Ome (5 Km)

It is located on the homonymous hill from which you can enjoy the panoramic and suggestive view of the entire Po Valley. The original church with the fortified enclosure dates back to the 11th century. Enlarged in the fifteenth century. it preserves frescoes of the time.

Santuario Madonna dell'Avello

Ome (6 Km)

It rises on the hill of Cerezzata and dates back to the 16th century. The interior walls are decorated with precious frescoes dating back to the early sixteenth century. The statue of the “Peasant Madonna” is considered “the image of the oldest Mother of God in Brescia”

Museo il Maglio Averoldi

Ome (7 Km)

Fifteenth-century forge, characterized by a working water wheel that still moves the mallet and allows you to attend demonstrations of iron working.

Casa museo Pietro Malossi

Ome (7 Km)

From the private collection of the engraver and antiquarian Pietro Malossi. It presents a wide and varied private collection of cultural heritage, from weapons to furniture, from prints to paintings.

Food and wine

Barone Pizzini S.Agr.P.A.

Provaglio d'Iseo (6 Km)

Azienda Agricola Fratelli Berlucchi Srl

Corte Franca (8 Km)

La Costa di Ome

Ome (7 Km)

Majolini Srl Società Agricola

Ome (6 Km)

Azienda Agricola Bredasole

Paratico (10 Km)

Salotto dei Sapori

Passirano (7 Km)

Shopping

Franciacorta Outlet Village

Rodengo Saiano (11 Km)

Services and tourist information

Agenzia Territoriale per il Turismo Lago d'Iseo E Franciacorta

Iseo (3 Km)

Azienda Autonoma Stazione di Soggiorno di Iseo

Iseo (3 Km)

I.A.T. Iseo

Iseo (3 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Adrara San Martino

Adrara San Martino (11 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Adrara San Rocco

Adrara San Rocco (10 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Cazzago San Martino

Cazzago San Martino (9 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Corte Franca

Corte Franca (8 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Fonteno

Fonteno (11 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Gardone Val Trompia

Gardone Val Trompia (9 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Iseo

Iseo (3 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Marone

Marone (7 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Monte Isola

Monte Isola (5 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Monticelli Brusati

Monticelli Brusati (5 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Ome

Ome (6 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Paderno Franciacorta

Paderno Franciacorta (9 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Paratico

Paratico (9 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Parzanica

Parzanica (8 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Passirano

Passirano (8 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Polaveno

Polaveno (4 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Predore

Predore (5 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Provaglio D'iseo

Provaglio d'Iseo (5 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Rodengo Saiano

Rodengo Saiano (8 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Sale Marasino

Sale Marasino (4 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Sarezzo

Sarezzo (9 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Sarnico

Sarnico (9 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Sulzano

Sulzano (3 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Tavernola Bergamasca

Tavernola Bergamasca (5 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Viadanica

Viadanica (9 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Vigolo

Vigolo (6 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Villa Carcina

Villa Carcina (10 Km)

Visit Pilzone - Tourism and travel tips for your vacation or weekend.

Travel guides and videos

Cazzago San Martino (9,3Km)The Bornato Castle in Franciacorta

Brescia (18,4Km)The Museums of Brescia

Brescia (18,4Km)The churches of Brescia

Brescia (18,4Km)Brescia, one of the lesser-known cities in Lombardy

Alzano Lombardo (28Km)Excursion to M. Canto Alto dalla fraz. M. by Nese

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