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Cazzago San Martino (12Km)The Bornato Castle in Franciacorta

Alzano Lombardo (17,3Km)Excursion to M. Canto Alto dalla fraz. M. by Nese

Bergamo (20Km)Bergamo, a medieval city

Bergamo (20Km)Bergamo: a place of art and culture

Bergamo (20Km)Bergamo Museums

Bergamo (20Km)Bergamo and the two cities

Bergamo (20Km)Bergamo, a city truly worthy of attention

Bergamo (20Km)A visit to the oldest part of Bergamo

Bergamo (20Km)Orio al Serio Airport — Bergamo — a bit of information part 1

Bergamo (20Km)Orio al Serio Airport — Bergamo — a bit of information part II

Brescia (26,6Km)The Museums of Brescia

Brescia (26,6Km)The churches of Brescia

Brescia (26,6Km)Brescia, one of the lesser-known cities in Lombardy

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

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

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Hotel Settecento

Presezzo (27 Km) - Via Milano 3

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B&B ARMONIE

Ranica (18 Km) - Via Colombo 18

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Hotel Miralago

Bossico (19 Km) - Via Iv Novembre, 12

e-mail www +3935968008

B&B Al Borgo

Lovere (19 Km) - Via Antonio Gramsci, 43/ 45

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In Lovere, on scenic Lake Iseo, at the B & B "Al Borgo" you found a cozy and nice room. The entrance is independent, from Via Gramsci 43, in the center of the historic village of Lovere, one enters a small anteroom which gives access to a lovely double room with private bathroom, with hot drinks maker, refrigerator, microwave, hair dryer, mosquito nets , conditioned air. A few steps you can reach the lake and the Piazza del Porto or Piazza XIII Martiri, from where you can catch the boats that circumnavigate the Sebino Lake (Iseo), or you can access the different buses connecting Lovere to the Camonica Valley, Bergamo or Brescia. Distances between Lovere and Bergamo are 43 km away and towards Brescia 53 Km or 98 Km from Milan.

Hotel Excelsior San Marco

Bergamo (20 Km) - Piazzale Repubblica, 6

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B&B Al Calicanto

Sorisole (22 Km) - Via Michelangelo Buonarroti, 2/B

e-mail www +3935/576626

GREM BIKE HOSTEL

Premolo (22 Km) - Via Dell'Agro 5

e-mail www +393386274085

Hotel Daina

Dalmine (24 Km) - Via Provinciale 78

e-mail www +3935563630

HOTEL AMBRA

Clusone (24 Km) - Via Querena 22

e-mail www +39346/21314

Hotel Ristorante Continental

Osio Sotto (27 Km) - Via Milano 1

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Hotel Villa Zoia

Boltiere (28 Km) - Via Cardinal Gustavo Testa, 12

e-mail www +39354824235

HOTEL MIGLIORATI

Castione della Presolana (29 Km) - Via Provinciale, 84 - Localita' Bratto

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Art and culture

Castello Calepio

Castelli Calepio (2 Km)

The Calepio Castle is located in the Province of Bergamo and was built back in 1430. The structure is bordered by walls made of small stones. The location of the castle is great and overlooks the Oglio River. Over time, the building was transformed into a stately residence. The castle has undergone various enlargement work over the years. The main attractions are seen in the decorations and upholstery of French origin.

Castello Chiuduno trasformato

Chiuduno (7 Km)

The castle was built around 1000. Initially, it was thought to have the function of controlling the road to the city of Brescia. Over the years the construction has become fragmented because it was sold several times. Today it has been restructured thanks to the investment of the current owner, Cav. Ambrogio Magni.

Castello di Grumello

Grumello del Monte (6 Km)

It was probably built around the Thousand as a military fortress. Today the Castle is part of the Association of Castles and Open Villas in Lombardy and its cellars are members of the Lombardy Wine Tourism Movement.

Food and wine

Azienda Vitivinicola Medolago Albani Emanuele

Trescore Balneario (7 Km)

Azienda Agricola Ricci Curbastro Gualberto E Figli S.S.

Capriolo (4 Km)

Soc. Agr. Locatelli Caffi

Chiuduno (6 Km)

Azienda Agricola Fratelli Berlucchi Srl

Corte Franca (8 Km)

Azienda Agricola Ronco Calino

Adro (9 Km)

Contadi Castaldi Srl

Adro (5 Km)

Tenuta Castello di Grumello S. A. S.

Grumello del Monte (6 Km)

Vino Buono

Grumello del Monte (6 Km)

Azienda Agricola Bredasole

Paratico (1 Km)

Azienda Agricola Lantieri de Paratico

Capriolo (4 Km)

Cantine Di Franciacorta

Erbusco (10 Km)

Ripa Del Bosco

Capriolo (5 Km)

Sport and fun

Golf Country Club La Rossera

Chiuduno (6 Km)

Parco del Pitone

Gandosso (4 Km)

Services and tourist information

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

Villongo

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

Zandobbio (6 Km)

I.A.T. di Val Cavallina

Trescore Balneario (7 Km)

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

Adrara San Martino (4 Km)

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

Adrara San Rocco (6 Km)

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

Adro (6 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Berzo San Fermo

Berzo San Fermo (6 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Borgo Di Terzo

Borgo di Terzo (7 Km)

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

Capriolo (4 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Carobbio Degli Angeli

Carobbio Degli Angeli (8 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Castelli Calepio

Castelli Calepio (4 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Cenate Sotto

Cenate Sotto (9 Km)

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

Chiuduno (7 Km)

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

Corte Franca (6 Km)

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

Credaro (1 Km)

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

Entratico (6 Km)

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

Erbusco (8 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Foresto Sparso

Foresto Sparso (3 Km)

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

Gandosso (3 Km)

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

Gorlago (8 Km)

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

Grone (7 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Grumello Del Monte

Grumello del Monte (5 Km)

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

Luzzana (6 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Palazzolo Sull'oglio

Palazzolo Sull'Oglio (8 Km)

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

Paratico (3 Km)

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

Predore (7 Km)

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

Sarnico (3 Km)

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

Telgate (7 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Trescore Balneario

Trescore Balneario (7 Km)

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

Viadanica (3 Km)

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

Vigano San Martino (7 Km)

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

Travel guides and videos

Cazzago San Martino (12Km)The Bornato Castle in Franciacorta

Alzano Lombardo (17,3Km)Excursion to M. Canto Alto dalla fraz. M. by Nese

Bergamo (20Km)Bergamo, a medieval city

Bergamo (20Km)Bergamo: a place of art and culture

Bergamo (20Km)Bergamo Museums

Bergamo (20Km)Bergamo and the two cities

Bergamo (20Km)Bergamo, a city truly worthy of attention

Bergamo (20Km)A visit to the oldest part of Bergamo

Bergamo (20Km)Orio al Serio Airport — Bergamo — a bit of information part 1

Bergamo (20Km)Orio al Serio Airport — Bergamo — a bit of information part II

Brescia (26,6Km)The Museums of Brescia

Brescia (26,6Km)The churches of Brescia

Brescia (26,6Km)Brescia, one of the lesser-known cities in Lombardy

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Credaro

Foresto Sparso

Sarnico

Viadanica

Paratico

Castelli Calepio

Gandosso

Adrara San Martino

Grumello del Monte

Predore

Adrara San Rocco

Capriolo

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