Chiesa di Santa Maria Maggiore
Sondalo
(13 Km)
The Church of Santa Maria Maggiore di Sondalo was annexed to the Benedictine monastery of S. Abbondio di Como and was the head of the Pleban Church of Mazzo. In 1445 it became an autonomous parish and in 1469, on the occasion of a profound restoration, it was once again consecrated. In the following centuries the church was enlarged and restructured several times. In the seventeenth century the old church, equipped with three altars, was partially knocked down and replaced with a new one. In the building there are a precious cross from the 16th century and many pictorial works, also coming from other churches in Sondalo.
Museo Civico di Villa Visconti Venosta
Grosio
(14 Km)
The Civic Museum of Villa Visconti is located in the home of the illustrious Visconti family. The Museum welcomes the donation of artistic works by the Marquise Marchioness Pallavicino Mossi and houses in the rooms canvases and cribs of great visual impact.
Museo della Guerra Bianca
Temu'
(2 Km)
The White War Museum was established in 1974 with the intent to preserve the historical and military heritage of the Great War in Adamello. The exhibition venue hosts about 1500 materials that offer the opportunity to understand life in the trenches and at high altitude, during the struggles between the troops of the Kingdom of Italy and those of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Castello di Incudine Diroccato
Incudine
(7 Km)
The Castle of Anvil presumably dates back to the end of the 9th century, a period when the invasions of the Hungarians took place. All the information we have about it, given by various scholars, is not certain. It is assumed, in fact, that it was part of other buildings of this type. By analyzing the structure, however, it is possible to make it go back between the 15th and 18th centuries. Today, only a few ruins remain, surrounded by greenery.
Castello di Ossana
Ossana
(23 Km)
The Castle of Ossana was built according to a quadrangular structure of 25 meters. Inside there is also a chapel built in honor of San Michele. After some restorations, since 1996 the Castle can be visited by everyone.
Castello San Maria Diroccato
Tirano
(21 Km)
The castle of Santa Maria Diroccato is known as Castellaccio. So called by the homonymous church and hospital of which traces are found already in the twelfth century. While it is thought that the origins of the structure date back to the fifteenth century, since the time of Ludovico il Moro, who had greatly appreciated the excellent geographical position of the structure. The ruins of the castle and the tower have survived to the present day.
Forte Venini
Valdisotto
(26 Km)
Fort Venini is located in the municipality of Valdisotto not far from the town of Oga. The building also known as Forte di Oga was built between 1909 and 1912 on the hills of Dossaccio. Today, after some restoration work, it houses the Museum of the Great War.
Museo Vallivo della Valfurva "Mario Testorelli"
Valfurva
(23 Km)
The Vallivo Museum has an enormous historical and ethnographic heritage. Each visitor has the opportunity to learn about history, culture, peasant traditions and artisans of the valley
Basilica Madonna di Tirano
Tirano
(23 Km)
The Basilica Madonna di Tirano has three naves, a Latin cross and is the most beautiful example of the Renaissance in Valtellina. Almost exaggerately rich in stuccoes and sculptures, it preserves, inside, a colossal organ, precious work of carving.
Chiesetta della Madonna dell'Adamello
Edolo
(8 Km)
The Church of Madonna dell'Adamello, is located on the slope near the beautiful Lake Venerocolo. It was built during World War I, and is the only example of an artifact of military origin still visible near the Garibaldi Hut.