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

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

Sondrio, capital of Valtellina

Sondrio in Valtellina
Sondrio in Valtellina

Sondrio, an industrious city of the Lombardy Alps, is the capital of Valtellina, a small town but with an unmistakable call, result a perfect combination of palaces and buildings from different eras and styles.

From the nineteenth-century heart of “Piazza Garibaldi” through small and discreet streets, full of charm, you can visit beautiful noble residences such as the “Palazzo Sertoli” with the beautiful frescoed hall or the eighteenth-century “Palazzo Martinengo”.

Leaving behind the capital almost to protect the entrance to the city from east to west, stand among flowers, rocks and vineyards the “Sanctuary of the Madonna della Madonna della Sassella” and “the Castle of Grumello”.

The central position of the city with respect to the Province, makes it the ideal starting point towards the holiday resorts and the main centers of < ; Strong>Valtellina territory made of impervious and majestic mountains, known to everyone as the realm of snow in winter and superb scenography of colors and scents in summer.

written by Patricia Carter - Last update: 27/10/2021
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Parks and nature reserves

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.

Castles, palaces and mansions

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.

Castles, palaces and mansions

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.

Castles, palaces and mansions

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.
HOTEL GEMBRO - >Chiesa in Valmalenco
Chiesa in Valmalenco (17 Km) - Località Pian Del Lupo (Chiareggio)
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.
Hotel Arisch - >Aprica
Aprica (21 Km) - Via Privata Gemelli Sn
ALBERGO RISTORANTE BARAGLIA - >Mello
Mello (24 Km) - 70. V. Bondo

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