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Things to do in Chiesa in Valmalenco Italy – what to see attractions and activities

Welcome to Chiesa in Valmalenco Italy. If you’are planning to visit Chiesa in Valmalenco for your next trip and you are looking for the best places to visit, here you’ll find tips and suggestions of most popular point of interest and activities not to be missed in Chiesa in Valmalenco and surrounding. Travelers will appreciate this italian town with his rich historical and artistic heritage, local culture and environment. Discover the monuments, buildings, natural treasures and all the details that characterize Chiesa in Valmalenco and its territory. Share and suggest a place you've visited.

Ancient history and Alpine skiing in the heart of the Valmalenco Valley

Valmalenco, Valtellina, Sondrio, SBX World Cup Training

Valmalenco, Valtellina, Sondrio, SBX World Cup Training

Chiesa in Valmalenco is an alpine town situated in the Sondrio province of north Italy. Sat in the heart of the Valmalenco valley, the area is renowned for its skiing slopes and resorts, outdoor pursuits, and breathtaking natural beauty.

The area hosts some of the most historic and important sites and landmarks in Italy, with several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, with many important archeological sites and famous finds in the region. Enjoy beautiful medieval architecture, or marvel at pre-historic rock drawings and discoveries dating back over ten thousand years.

The region offers some of the best natural views in North Italy, with mountainous terrain and a temperate alpine climate. Perfect for those looking to unwind and soak in their surroundings, Chiesa in Valmalenco offers stunning views of the nearby mountainside, with some of the most delicious local delicacies in Italy. Experience all the delights Sondrio has to offer, with world-famous soups and risottos, and some of the most delicious cheeses Italy has to offer.

Looking for something more action packed? There's plenty for the outdoor enthusiast with a thriving ski and boarding culture. When skiing season's not in session, there's still plenty to enjoy of the great outdoors, with world-class treks and trails, and a busy schedule of outdoor pursuits to keep the whole party happy.

written by Emilio Aronica - Last update: 22/11/2021

What To See near Chiesa in Valmalenco

Sondrio (10 Km)

Castello di Masegra

Built in 1048, the castle was destroyed and rebuilt at the beginning of the 15th century with a military function for its important strategic position. Later, he went into inheritance to Beccaria undergoing a total reconstruction. At the end of the 90s, with the renovation of the castle, its high architectural quality was highlighted.

Sondrio (10 Km)

Convento Frati Cappuccini

In the 17th century, the Capuchin Monastery was built. In this same period, the Church of Suffrage and that of the Guardian Angel were also built.

Sondrio (11 Km)

Casa Carbonera-Bosatta

The work on the completion of the construction of Casa Carbonera-Bosatta dates back to the 18th century. It was its owners, the Carbonera family, who commissioned its restoration, giving the building a new aspect or the current one. Its typical Baroque elements are quite remarkable throughout its structure, which also owns a tower, symbol of the power of the family.

Sondrio (11 Km)

Casa Marlianici

The Marlianici house in Sondrio, is located in Piazza Giovanni Gualzetti Battisti. It is located in the immediate vicinity of the Church of the Guardian Angel. It is also not far from other points of interest such as: Palazzo Paribelli, Torre Civica, Valtellinese Museum Of History and Art, Palazzo Sertoli Guicciardi.

Sondrio (11 Km)

Palazzo Carbonera

Palazzo Carbonera is located in a neighborhood, formerly known as a 'canton', which has existed since the Middle Ages and, since those times, it is crossed by the famous Via Valerian which has always represented the only western access to the city. The structure has preserved very precious architectural ornaments of the sixteenth century. On several doors and windows you can still notice the coat of arms of the Parravicini, although today the building is owned by the Carbonera, from which it takes its name.

Sondrio (11 Km)

Casa Carbonera

This beautiful and elegant building of the XVI century, situated in the center of the city of Valtellina Sondrio, Lombardy, belonged to a traditional local family. Really beautiful, well worth a visit.

Sondrio (11 Km)

Casa Lavizzari

Casa Lavizzari is a building dating back to the 17th century rich in well-kept artistic elements: the stone staircase, the arches, the larch wood door and the old frescoes of great historical importance and cultural. It is a three-storey building, from which you can easily notice the age of the construction itself, which represents one of the oldest buildings in the city.

Sondrio (11 Km)

Palazzo Martinengo

The Martinengo Palace, dating back to the '500 and renovated in neoclassical style, before which stands an obelisk with four statues, was built in honor of Ferdinand I of Austria. The building has undergone renovations that changed its appearance numerous times. From 1859 to 1935 the building was destined as the headquarters of the Royal Prefecture, while currently houses the Permanent Exhibition of the Fulvio Grazioli Mineral Collection as well as the Municipal Historical Archive.

Sondrio (11 Km)

Casa Ferrari

The portal to number 21 of Via Cavallotti is among the oldest among those present in the city. The coat of arms carved in the lintel belongs to the Ferrari di Montagna family, who settled in Valtellina in the second half of the fourteenth century.

Sondrio (11 Km)

Madonna della Rocca

The Chapel of Madonna Annunziata, known as Madonna della Rocca because the statue depicting the Virgin kneeling at a lectern holds the conocchia in his left hand (fortress in local dialect). The chapel was built in about 1713 and was to be part of a series of 15 chapels dedicated to the mysteries of the Rosary that were supposed to compose a sacred path along the Via Valerian and end at the church of Madonna della Sassella. The chapel has been recently restored.

Sondrio (11 Km)

Museo Storico Castello Masegra

The Historical Museum Masegra Castle of Sondrio, Valtellina, Lombardia, tells, in its three halls, history and key moments of domination of the Grisons region of Switzerland (Swiss canton).

Sondrio (11 Km)

Palazzo Quadrio

The magnificent building of Palazzo Quadrio is located in Via IV Novembre, Sondrio Lombardy, home to the important and interesting local public library Valtellinese Museum of History and Art. Moreover, visit the Diocesan Museum, which is inside.

Sondrio (11 Km)

Collegiata S.S. Gervasio e Protasio

This beautiful building of the XVIII century is situated in Sondrio, Valtellina, Lombardy, with interesting and fantastic traditional works done by local artists. Worth a visit.

Sondrio (11 Km)

Palazzo Sassi De'Lavizzari

The Palace, the name of which comes from its owner Francesco Sassi de' Lavizzari, is a work from the middle of the 17th century. Since 1922 it passed into the hands of the Municipality of Sondrio and from that moment the palace is the seat of the Valtellina Museum of History and Art. Inside you can find prehistoric elements of local origin, and on the other hand a large section of collections of contemporary and modern art.

Sondrio (11 Km)

Museo Valtellinese di Storia e Arte

The Valtellina Museum of History and Art of Sondrio has been based since 1994 in the historic Palazzo Sassi de' Lavizzari, an austere sixteenth-century building donated by the owners to the Municipality in 1922 for cultural purposes. The collections of the Museum collect archaeological evidence from the prehistoric and Roman times and works able to offer an overview of the history of Valtellina art from the Middle Ages to the present day.

Sondrio (11 Km)

Palazzo Sassi De Lavizzari

The Palazzo Sassi De Lavizzari was built in the sixteenth century. The building is named after the family that owned it. Francesco Sassi De Lavizzari, donated the building to the municipality, with the aim of being used for cultural reasons. In the building we find Roman archaeological works. Today the palace is home to the Valtellina Museum of History and Art. Inside you can find prehistoric elements of local origin, and a large collection of contemporary and modern art.

Sondrio (11 Km)

Museo Mineralogico - Collezione "F. Grazioli"

The Flavio Grazioli Mineralogical Museum is located in the municipality of Sondrio. It is one of the most important civic museums in Italy. It was established in 1991 to promote knowledge of the geological and mineralogical environment. The Museum exhibits a large collection of minerals, rich in more than 460 species and about 12,000 samples of minerals.

Sondrio (11 Km)

Palazzo Pretorio

The Palazzo Pretorio presents a portal from the sixteenth century. In many rooms we can admire beautiful decorations, frescoes still intact, a beautiful courtyard with double loggia decorated with gray scratch and much more. Currently the Palazzo Pretorio is the seat of the City Hall of Sondrio.

Sondrio (11 Km)

Torre Civica o Torre Ligariana

The Ligarian Tower is located in the center of Sondrio and is both civic and bell tower of the Collegiate Church. The project was entrusted to the architect Pietro Ligari. The community was unable to deal with the expenses of the first design and asked the architect Ligari to develop simpler proposals. Today it is among the most visited monuments in the city.

Sondrio (11 Km)

Piazza Campello

The traditional Piazza Campello in Sondrio, Valtellina, Lombardy, is home to beautiful buildings, churches and typical buildings that are worth a visit. Take a ride and admire the Collegiate S.S. Gervasio and Protasio and the beautiful Town Hall.

Sondrio (11 Km)

Fondazione Fojanini

The Foundation was established by Giuseppe Fojanini, in order to create a doctrinal center for local agricultural problems. It was started in 1971 and has always contributed so much in enhancing and promoting the activities of the first sector. Over the years, the processes related to the aforementioned activity have been improved. Today, at the foundation, there are several institutes linked to these purposes.

Sondrio (11 Km)

Parco Regionale delle Orobie Valtellinesi

The Park covers almost the entire southern slope of Valtellina with an altitude between 2000-3000m. The woods are different like deciduous and chestnut groves at lower altitudes and classic needles at just higher altitudes up to the alpine prairies rich in typical flora and in summer “crowded” of herds in the mountain pastures where the most delicious cheeses in Valtellina are born. As for the fauna, we can say that it is typical Alpine: deer, roe deer, ibex and also the populations of tetraonids, such as the Capercock, not surprisingly the symbol of the Park.

Sondrio (11 Km)

Santuario della Sassella

The Sanctuary of Sassella in Sondrio is a place of spiritual peace built around the tenth century after the apparition of Our Lady. Inside the sanctuary there are wonderful works of art to see and admire.

Caiolo (14 Km)

Torre di Soltojo

The Soltojo Tower has a very ancient origin. The structure dates back to the 13th century and was built by the Captains. Much of the tower was destroyed in the '600 and currently only part of the building is visible.

Chiuro (15 Km)

Torre di Castionetto

The Castionetto Tower was built between the twelfth and fifteenth centuries and belonged to the Ghibellina family of the Quadrio. The building was used as a fortress to oversee the entire surrounding area and has a quadrangular structure. Today it is not in good condition.

Teglio (19 Km)

Palazzo Besta

This building was built in 1433 by Azzo I Besta and represents one of the most important Lombard Renaissance residences. It is a typical example of Renaissance architecture Patrizia Lombard. All rooms on the first floor are frescoed with mythological motifs, while the “Antiquarium Tellinum” museum is built on the ground floor.

Teglio (19 Km)

Antiquarium Tellinum

The antiquarium, which is located in the first floor of Palazzo Besta, was opened in 1965. He owns a large collection of archaeological testimonies starting from the 8th millennium BC until the Roman period. The most particular elements of the antiquarium are the three stelae of Caven, dating back to the third millennium.

Teglio (20 Km)

Torre de li Beli Miri

The tower dates back to the Middle Ages, and was part of a castle that no longer exists due to numerous attacks over the years. From its position it can be assumed that it was part of the castle's surveillance system. Its shape is that of a square plan, which is the result of continuous restoration work. Today you can visit freely and it is a place suitable for those who love nature.

Other attractions in Chiesa in Valmalenco

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HOTEL GEMBRO - >Chiesa in Valmalenco

HOTEL GEMBRO

Chiesa in Valmalenco - Località Pian Del Lupo (Chiareggio)

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The Hotel Gembro is located in Chiareggio, a small village of Chiesa in Valmalenco, in the province of Sondrio. It enjoys a charming and picturesque, snowy mountains and trails ideal for trips of all types. The atmosphere is quiet and comfortable. The hotel offers 20 rooms equipped with private bathroom, shower, hairdryer, balcony, TV, safe and telephone. The restaurant offers typical dishes villagers, regional and national, tasty and wholesome. The bar is always available for blissful relaxation. The hotel also has a private parking, garden, lift to all floors and a living room.

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Hotel Arisch

Aprica (26 Km) - Via Privata Gemelli Sn

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ALBERGO RISTORANTE BARAGLIA - >Mello

ALBERGO RISTORANTE BARAGLIA

Mello (26 Km) - 70. V. Bondo

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Sondrio

It is 16,6 Km away - about 23 minutes

Caiolo

It is 20,2 Km away - about 28 minutes

Postalesio

Postalesio

It is 24,7 Km away - about 33 minutes

Ponte in Valtellina

Ponte in Valtellina

It is 25,5 Km away - about 36 minutes

Chiuro

It is 25,7 Km away - about 37 minutes

Forcola

Forcola

It is 31,6 Km away - about 42 minutes

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