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Things to do in Vigano San Martino Italy – what to see attractions and activities

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What To See near Vigano San Martino

Gaverina Terme (3 Km)

Fonti di Gaverina

Albino (6 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.

Gandosso (7 Km)

Parco del Pitone

Albino (8 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 (9 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.

Castelli Calepio (9 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.

Albino (9 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.

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.

Grumello del Monte (10 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.

Sovere (14 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.

Sovere (15 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.

Cavernago (15 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 (16 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.

Bergamo (17 Km)

Accademia Carrara

Bergamo (18 Km)

Museo Storico della Città

The Historical Museum of Bergamo is located in the convent of San Francesco, within which we can find remarkable testimonies of Bergamo's Risorgimento history, starting from the mid-17th century until World War II. In addition, the Museum offers ample space for temporary exhibitions and exhibitions and is also an educational place where various studies and research are carried out.

Bergamo (18 Km)

Biblioteca Civica "Angelo Mai"

The library was established in 1768, initially composed of the book collection of Cardinal Alessandro Giuseppe Furietti. The collection is arranged within the sixteenth-century Palazzo Nuovo, and contains more than 730,000 pieces of documents, volumes, photos, prints and numerous written testimonies of the cultural life of the city. Over the years, the structure was expanded with new materials, thanks to the continuous donations and purchases of the library itself. Today, the library is the primary institution for the collection and preservation of Bergamo's book heritage.

Bergamo (18 Km)

Palazzo della Ragione

The Palazzo della Ragione is a historic building in the city of Bergamo. Located in the upper city, and home to the Angelo Mai Civic Library, it was built at the end of the twelfth century.

Bergamo (18 Km)

Bergamo Alta

The splendid Piazza Vecchia in the High part of the city is the symbol of the city. There are the Ragione Palace and the Civic Tower.

Bergamo (18 Km)

Piazza Vecchia

The most known and popular part of Bergamo Alta is Piazza Vecchia, with the Contarini fountain, the Palazzo della Ragione, the Civic Tower, which still today at 10 pm hits 100 shots - those that in the past announced the closing of the gates of the Venetian walls at night.

Bergamo (18 Km)

Battistero

In Piazza del Duomo, in front of the Basilica, stands the Baptistery. Built in 1340, inside the basilica by Giovanni da Campione, it was then married in 1900 at the current headquarters in the center of the square. Octagonal, it has eight fourteenth-century statues depicting the three theological virtues and the four Cardinal Virtues with the addition of an eighth virtue, Patience.

Bergamo (18 Km)

Duomo di Bergamo

The Cathedral of Bergamo is the main place of Catholic worship in the city. Dedicated to Saint Alexander patron, it is located in the upper city. In front of the facade of the cathedral, on the opposite side of Piazza del Duomo, is the baptistery.

Basella (18 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.

Bergamo (19 Km)

Porta San Giacomo

Bergamo (19 Km)

Museo di Scienze Naturali "E. Caffi"

The Museum was opened in 1918, and was named after Enrico Caffi, his first director. It is a large collection of specimens of a lepidotterological, ornithological, malacological character, in addition to a vast teaching material. Inside you can admire closely exhibitions from the world of zoology, paleontology, geology and many other scientific research. Today, the museum is open for all interested parties.

Other attractions in Vigano San Martino

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 Vigano San Martino?

Hotel Settecento

Presezzo (25 Km) - Via Milano 3

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B&B ARMONIE

Ranica (14 Km) - Via Colombo 18

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Hotel Miralago

Bossico (15 Km) - Via Iv Novembre, 12

e-mail www +3935968008

B&B Al Borgo

Lovere (16 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.