Trenches at Passo del Verrobbio - BergamoXP

Trenches at Passo del Verrobbio

At Passo del Verrobbio in the High Val Brembana, the remains of the trenches built by the Italian Army before the outbreak of World War I are still present and visitable. These trenches were constructed in anticipation of a possible breakthrough of the Tonale Front and a subsequent descent of Austrian forces along the Valtellina. Part of the Cadorna Line, fortunately, these defensive structures were never used.

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Cà Minelli

Cà Minelli in Alzano Lombardo

Cà Minelli is an ancient sixteenth-century noble residence nestled in the green woods of the lower Valle Seriana, in the village of Lonno, a hamlet of Alzano Lombardo. The building is characterized by walls painted in yellow and blue, and on every wall and corner of the house, there are proverbs, sayings, rhyming verses, life advice, and suggestions typical of folk wisdom. An easy and green path immersed in the woods of the lower Valle Seriana allows you to reach this house of wisdom.

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Santuario di San Patrizio - BergamoXP

Sanctuary of St. Patrick at Colzate

The Sanctuary of St. Patrick is one of the few places of worship dedicated to the famous Saint, the patron of Ireland, present in Italy. Built starting from the 14th century and completed only a few centuries later, it stands on a rocky spur overlooking the middle Val Seriana. Surrounded by the woods and meadows of Mount Cavlera. a short route on roads and trails, starting from Vertova, allows you to reach the building.

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Idee gite lombardia autunno BergamoXP

Autumn: 10 ideas for trips in Lombardy

In our region, Lombardy, there is certainly no shortage of opportunities to fully enjoy autumn and thus remain outdoors. In this article we therefore suggest 10 ideas for excursions and trips to take in Lombardy in autumn.

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