What to do near Castrezzato, BS

The park of Villa Mazzotti Biancinelli

In Chiari there is a beautiful Art Nouveau villa from the early 1900s; the building is rarely visited but can be admired from the outside because it is surrounded by a large scenic park.

Barbò Castle of Pumenengo

Stern-looking castle, guarding the Oglio River, encroaching on rural dwellings and overlooking the Naviglio Grande Pallavicino Canal. It has a trapezoidal shape to fit the terrain.

Parish Church of St. Mary

A small village on the edge of Erbusco holds a beautiful medieval parish church

The historical center of Orzinuovi

The small town of Orzinuovi with its large porticoed square, overlooked by beautiful historic buildings such as the Gothic Palazzo podestarile, and enclosed at the end by the castle, is well worth a stop.

Calepio, a beautiful village

An ancient village, high above the Oglio Valley, is home to stone houses, beautiful stately buildings and a large castle

The Olivetan Abbey of Rodengo Saiano

In Franciacorta, elegant monastery of Cluniac origin holds fine works of art

The Rocca Sforzesca of Soncino

Established as a defensive structure in the 15th century by the Sforza family, today the impregnable Rocca can be visited and hosts two Museums, as well as events related to contemporary art.

The scenic monastery of St. Peter in Lamosa

An ancient monastery, a treasure trove of frescoes, and unparalleled views of the Sebino peat bogs

The village of Grumello del Monte, Bergamo

Grumello is a delightful hamlet of narrow streets and local stone houses at the foot of the Valcalepio hills. Dominating it is a 14th-century castle a mighty ivy-covered tower.

Trebecco Castle, a plunge into the Middle Ages

Small medieval village overlooking the Oglio Valley from its rocky outcrop