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Things to do in Sarnico Italy – what to see attractions and activities

Welcome to Sarnico Italy. If you’are planning to visit Sarnico 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 Sarnico 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 Sarnico and its territory. Share and suggest a place you've visited.

What To See near Sarnico

Castelli Calepio (5 Km)

Castello Calepio

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.

Gandosso (6 Km)

Parco del Pitone

Grumello del Monte (8 Km)

Castello di Grumello

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.

Chiuduno (9 Km)

Castello Chiuduno trasformato

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.

Gaverina Terme (10 Km)

Fonti di Gaverina

Albino (13 Km)

Museo Beata P.Morosini

The “P.Morosini” Museum was opened in 1987, in memory of Pierina Morosini. The girl died in 1931 as a result of an assault. His body was buried at the parish church. In October 1987, Pope John Paul II proclaimed her Blessed.

Albino (16 Km)

Parco delle Orobie Bergamasche

The Orobie Bergamasche Park is a mountain forest park that, with an area of about 70,000 hectares, represents the largest area with high naturalness among the Lombardy regional parks. The park consists of impressive mountain reliefs and is the realm of eagles, ibex and breathtaking views.

Albino (16 Km)

Museo della Torre

The Ethnographic Museum of the Tower is located in the Villa Regina Pacis, inaugurated on 13 September 1992. The aim of the museum is to make culture known at the beginning of the 20th century. Inside the museum, you can see various machines and tools that were used to the peasants of the time. In particular, the Museum testifies to the economic and technological development of the post-war period.

Albino (16 Km)

Raccolte Civiche di Storia

The Civic Collections of History are located on the first floor of a building built in the '500, in the city center. Everything is exhibited in two rooms in which you can admire paintings, made by local artists. Thanks to the historical exhibition, you have the opportunity to learn about the history of the origins of the city.

Cavernago (16 Km)

Castello Martinengo-Colleoni

The Castle of Cavernago was erected between 1243 and 1470. It was purchased by the famous leader Bartolomeo Colleoni. Its structure is square but has typical elements of a military fortification. Currently, it is the property of Prince Gonzaga of Vescovate.

Cavernago (17 Km)

Castello di Malpaga

The Castle of Malpaga was purchased in 1456 by Bartolomeo Colleoni. He restored it with the aim of making it a private residence, but eventually it became a fortress. Inside the Castle there were special frescoes from different eras and important artists.

Sovere (17 Km)

Torre Foresti

The Tower of the Forests of Sovere was built in the 13th century, for mainly military reasons. In the Middle Ages, the structure played a very important role for the inhabitants because it was in a nodal position of commercial traffic. Currently, the tower is in excellent state of preservation.

Sovere (17 Km)

Riserva Naturale Regionale Valpredina

The nature reserve of Valpredina is located between 380 m and 1100 m above sea level. Since 1983 the entire area has been owned by the Italian Association of WWF, which still manages the reserve. The reserve covers an area of 37 hectares, where the Predina stream flows. The area can be visited and guided views are also organized.

Basella (20 Km)

Museo Africano

The African Museum is located inside the rooms of the convent of Basella di Urgnano, built in 1984 by the Passionists. The Museum exhibits objects from schools and craft workshops in Kenya and Tanzania.

Other attractions in Sarnico

Walls, towers and gates

Torre San Giovanni Diroccato

Museums

Museo dei Ricordi

Museums

Museo delle Guerre

Are you looking for other ideas for sleeping in Sarnico?

Hotel Miralago

Bossico (18 Km) - Via Iv Novembre, 12

e-mail www +3935968008

B&B Al Borgo

Lovere (18 Km) - Via Antonio Gramsci, 43/ 45

e-mail www +3935962123

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.