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Things to do in Calasca Castiglione Italy – what to see attractions and activities

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

What To See near Calasca Castiglione

Vogogna (6 Km)

Castello Visconteo

The original core of the Visconti Castle consisted of a square tower and a city wall placed towards the mountain. In 1348, the central buildings and the palace of the Pretorio wanted by Giovanni Visconti were added. In 1798, the castle passed ownership to the Municipality and was used as a prison. In 2004, the structure underwent restoration work, and today it enjoys an excellent state of conservation.

Vogogna (6 Km)

Rocca di Vogogna ruderi

The Rocca di Vogogna rises on a rocky spur, from which the whole country dominates from above. It is assumed to have been built around the 5th century, in Roman times. Unfortunately, in the 16th century it was destroyed and today only ruins can be seen. Despite this, it is possible to observe how impressive it was as a construction and understand that it was built with the purpose of defending and protecting against any enemy attacks.

Domodossola (11 Km)

Sacro Monte Calvario

Domodossola (12 Km)

Piazza del Mercato

Montecrestese (12 Km)

Ponte del Diavolo

Ornavasso (16 Km)

Museo Parrocchiale

The Parish Museum houses sculptures and paintings from the 14th and 18th centuries from the churches. The oldest sculpture is that of San Antonio Abate. In addition, among the paintings, of particular interest are those of Saint Peter and the four Evangelists. In the Museum there are some important documents that tell the story of Ornavasso.

Ornavasso (17 Km)

Museo Partigiano "A. Di Dio"

The Partisan Museum was founded on 4 September 1988 by the will of some former Italian partisans. They were called that, as during the war they carried a handkerchief of this color with them. In the museum there are various materials such as: documents, manuscripts, photographs etc. that demonstrate the life of the Division.

Montecrestese (17 Km)

Tempietto di Roldo

Mergozzo (19 Km)

Antiquarium

The materials of this museum are divided into two sections according to their type. In the first section there are exhibitions on traditional stone processing. Apart from these there are also some tools in which stone artifacts, pre-Roman and Roman inscriptions are exhibited. While in the second section there are archaeological finds that belong to the period from the Stone Age to the Bronze Age. In addition, there are funeral costumes in another room.

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Ospitalità Rosminiana Sacro Monte Calvario

Domodossola (11 Km) - Borgata Sacro Monte Calvario, 8

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Located in the quiteness of the Alps, Sacro Monte Calvario is a place of peace and spirituality that can offer precious and unique experiences. Things that contribute to make it a special place are the long Way of The Cross, , the Shrine of the Holy Crucifix, various other little Churches and Chapels, the panoramic gardens , the remains of the Medieval Castle of Mattarella. Since 2003 Sacro Monte Calvario is part of the UNESCO artistic and naturalistic sites considered patrimonies of the humanity. Located inside the area, the Convent of the Rosminian Fathers offers hospitality in rooms with toilette and shower facilities en-suite, where it’s possible to spend time in silence and peace (B&B, half or full board accommodation). The structure is available for Spiritual retreats and days of recollection; Meetings and conventions with the availability of a Meeting Hall (100 seats); Hospitality up to 50 people in single, double and triple rooms; Exhibitions. There’s also a covered parking area with 50 parking spaces.

Domodossola

Domodossola (12 Km) - Via Papa Giovanni Xxiii, 93

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visit us at Via Giovanni XXIII, 93 north entrance of Domodossola ... The hotel bears the name of the City of Domodssola. It was ricavto from a building from the beginning of 900 and is located on the main road leading from Italy into Switzerland. On Saturday you can visit the famous market. Visit Mount Calvary, The Uriezzo Gorges deep gorges drawn by glaciers in ancient times. Visit by train the valley Vigezzo. Skiing in Domobianca or visit Formazza, Antrona, Cascata del Toce, Bognanco, and many other places very beautiful