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Located on the border between Italy and Switzerland and sitting atop a high valley 1,816m above sea-level, the Alpine village of Livigno is simply picture perfect. Slopes towering up to 3,000m are blanketed in white snow, while postcard -worthy wooden cottages pave the way to  parks and forests. Skiing For those heading to Livigno for skiing is ready to cater for your needs no matter your level. Other Sports The more adventurous kind will have a hard time picking their first endeavour Food & Shopping Duty-free shopping in Livigno has quite a long history and can br dated back to the 16th century when the valley became a duty-free zone. Today, many different products and goods can be purchased (limited quantities) at a  price that is exempt from excise tax. W:   www.fcm.com.mt E:    info@fcm.com.mt T:   2345 6798 Whatapp:   7923 2323

The first traces of the presence of wine in the LAG area date back to Roman times, when the culture of the vine became so important in the province of Bergamo that a temple was dedicated to Bacchus in the village of San Lorenzo. In the seventh century the Lombards invaded the lakes, forcing the inhabitants to flee. Like all invaders they were mainly interested in raiding, and did not pay any attention to the vineyards, but took full advantage of the wine that had been produced previously.  The vines were left without farmers, causing a remarkable decline in terms of their pervasiveness and productivity.  The salvation of the viticulture mainly came about thanks to care taken by the churches over their properties.  When the BenedicitinCavallina (Lake Endines settled in various monasteries in the Province of Bergamo in 1491.wine took a leap forward, and perhaps it is from this moment that these two towns became the most important wine-making centres of Bergamo.  It ...

Diaged Glass Collection Di Santa Vittoria D'Alba c/o  Diageo Operations Italy s.p.a Strada Statale, 63 - Frazone Cinzano Santa Vittoria  D'Alba Tel:   +39 0172 477111 Fax:  +39 0172 478002 E:   santa.vittoria@diageo.com Open:  every day 9 am - 5.30 pm On reservation for groups with min 25 people Closed August and winter holidays till middle January

International Pastel Drawing Collection c/o Protezione Civile Building Via Roma Lequio Berria Tel:   +39 0173 52402 Fax:  +39 0173 522900 [Town Hall] lequio.berria@reteunitaria.piemonte.it Open:  from Monday to Saturday  8.30 am - 12.am,                      Sunday and Public holidays  3 pm - 6.30 pm only on reservation Closed :  winter period [possible visits on reservation] Guided tours on reservation

Castles, Churches, Towers and boroughs...... across Langhe Roero are amazing. They mirror the art and culture of this region and bear witness to its history, from the Roman era to the Middle Ages, from the age of Napoleon to the nineteenth-century days of splendour seeing prominent noble families in this territory. The heritage of past is perceivable in the allure of old churches, the singularity of architectural elements, and the legacy of great personalities who played a key role in the history of this hilly land as well as that of Italy. At the Wine Museum of Barolo the heritage of the past is the seed that brings forth the harvest of the future, and becomes material culture in the nearby Royal Residences open to the public.  The region's sites of memory of the Risorgimento also bring the past into the present, especially this year, as Italy marks the 150 anniversary of its unification. Don't miss the appointment! Strada Romantica delle Langhe e del Roero You don...

If you want to have an idea about things to see, you may start your journey visiting Alba, walking round its streets and squares permeated by history and scenting and tasting the flavour of its truffles. From here, you may depart for other appealing destinations following the itineraries suggested here following. The Barolo Itinerary through the Hills of Bassa Langa From Alba, you may go easily to the hills of Bassa Langa, the area of production of fine red wines The landscape is characterized by vineyards and castles such as the medieval castle and village of Rodd, which could be your first stop before seeing La Morra and its magnificent view on the hills. Then you may reach Barolo and visit the castle of the Marquis Falletti, now housing the Wimu Wine Museum and the Regional Wine Centre. At this point you cannot miss exploring Monforte d'Alba, the village of the Catharist heretics, and the fourteenth - century fortresses of Serralunga and Castiglione Falletti.  Your fina...

A pleasant stroll to explore the Venetian Walled Circuit. Length of the walking tour:  approximately 3 kilometres - Path:  Porta S Agostino - Viale delle Mura - Colle Aperto - Via Boccola - Via alla porta - S Lorenzo - Via della Fara - Porta S Agostino Did you know that....? ....along Viale delle Mura, a few meters from Porta S Agostino, you can admire two gigantic vine topiaries, one swan-shaped and the other heart-shaped ....since 1887 the funicular connects the Lower Town (271 a,s,l) with the Upper Town (356 a.s,l) The idea of connecting the two parts of Bergamo with this kind of transportation was originally intended to save the Upper Town from economic and geographic isolation, which occurred after the development of the Lower Town. A second funicular connects the Upper Town with S. Vigilio Hill (459 a.s.l), the starting point for relaxing strolls which lead to ancient roads and breathtaking glimpses of the panorama. .....on the small plots of land surr...

Bergamo Sotterranea -  Cannoniera Di San Michele     Viale delle Mura     Domenica e Festivi     10.00-12,00 / 14.00 - 18.00 -  Cannoniera Di San Giovanni     Viale delle Mura     Lunedi e Venerdi    14.00 - 18.00    Sabato, Domenica e festivi     10.00 - 12.00 / 14.00 - 18.00 -  Fontana Del Lantro   (  temporaneamente chiusa per      manutenzione straordinaria) -  Torre Del Gombito    Terrazza Panoramica    Via Gombito, 13    Lundi    turni di salita:    10.00 - 10.45 - 11.30 e 14.30 - 15.15 - 16.00    solo su prenotazione all' ufficio turistico  I.A.T  tel  035 242 226      

The name "Gombito" comes from the location of the tower, which rises ad compitum, or at the point, or at the point of intersection of the two main roads of the Roman city.  Owned by the Zoppo family, it was built in the 12th century and is 51.60 meters  high.  The tower has exceptionally maintained its original appearance, characteristic of medieval defense buildings, in the 16th century a shop  ofthee was opened on the ground floor. The building maintained its commercial use until the last decade of the 20th century in 1877 the owners donated it to the city of Bergamo., who in 1892 built the internal wooden staircase, still in use. Since the 20th century the tower has undergone a number of maintenance and preventive measures, the most important of which took place between 2001 and 2009 structural consolidation, restoration of the exterior and improved safety of the staircase. Since 2005 the Gombito Tower has housed the tourist information office (IAT) of the Mun...

Mountain Freedom Destination : The Uppland Of Borno Welcome to Borno, a real paradise, where every holiday is relax and discovery:  grasslands, snow-capped mountaintops, lakes and the unique village with its tower-houses and old lanes. In every season, the upland of Borno can give you precious patches colours and tastes, which are certainly worth a try, if you want to; if you want to turn your everyday holidays into a relaxing, funny and enriching experience. Come and discover this land, its millenary history, its traditions and its unpolluted landscapes. How to reach us From Brescia:  S.P.510 (from Brescia it runs to the Valley along Lake Iseo)  When you reach Pisogne go along the S.S. 42 until you reach the exit Cividate Camuno. At the roundabout, take the first street on the right, towards  Malegno and when you reach this village take S P 5, which will lead you to Borno (10 km). From Milan and Venice : Motorway A 4, exit Brescia Centro, direction L...

Historical Overview Formerly a place of pile-dwellings and Roman settlements, in the Medieval period it became a fortified hamlet with a castle in its centre, which no longer exists.  Under the Venetian domination, it developed its own trade relations with the plains.  In 1566, it was granted the right to conduct a weekly market which, after 450 years, maintains this tradition every Thursday in the squares along the lake. Failing under the French then Austrian dominations, Sarnico won independence in the rising Italian government. The town gained national prominence during the Risorgimento for the Garibaldian attempt, known to all as " the Events of Sarnico" to invade the Trentino area and conclude national independence before time. The Garibaldian attempt, considered premature by the Italian Government, was impeded at the last moment with force. The Historic District Know as the "Contrada", the historic district's streets are paved with sampietrini s...

The strong bond between Saint John XXIII and Bergamo never wavered and the city always remained in his heart. He lived there for many years. He studied in Bergamo and such his experiences led to the publication of encyclicals such as "Pacam in Terris" and the San Carlo Borromeo pastoral visit. It is possible to visit places in Bergamo where Pope John XXIII lived and studied when he was  in the seminary and where he spent his first years as priest carrying out his mission in Bergamo Alta. The itinerary in Bergamo dedicated to Saint John XXIII is tied to the one in Sotto il Monte Giovanni XXIII, where Angelo Roncalli was born, lived and also spent pleasant moments of repose when he was a bishop and cardinal. If the most significant moments of a pilgrimage to Sotto il Monte involve walking down the same streets and visiting the places where the beloved pontiff and fellow-citizen lived, a visit to Bergamo is the natural continuation of Saint John XXIII's life and work, an...

Pope John XXIII Episcopal Seminary Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli first entered the seminary as a student in 1892 and later returned there to teach ecclesiastic history, patristics, apologetics and theology from 1906 to 1914.  The seminary has existed in Bergamo since October 1, 1567. It was first located in the S. Pancrzio Church in 1572 it was transferred to the Seminarino and in 1821  it was moved to the new building constructed on the S. Giovanni hills. it was completely remodeled in the 1960s on order of Saint John XXIII.  Functional and modern, it has a large auditorium, sports facilities and equipment, classrooms for students and the school of theology, a library and lodgings for the seminary students and priests. Seminario Vescovile Giovanni XXIII Via Arena, 11 Bergamo Tel:  0039 035 286 111 Web:   www.semiinariobergamo.it Santa Maria Maggiore Bascilica The Basilica is the most important Romasesque church of the city and province of Berga...

First Italian UNESCO Site Must visit: -  Parco Nazionale delle Inchisioni Rupestri di Naquane -  Parco Archeological Nazionale dei Massa de Cemmo -  Parco Archeological Comunale di Serodina - Bedolina -  MUPRE - Museo Nazioinale della preistoria della Valle Camonica -  Pieve di San Siro -  Monasterodi San Salvatore If you love nature then visit : -  Parco Tematico - Le Frazioni -  Cemmo                           -  Pelcarzo Opening Hours of Parks, Museums and Romaniche Churches -  Parco Nazionale delle Incisioni Rupestri Naquane    From Tuesday to Sunday  - 8.30 - 19.00  closed Monday -  Parco Nazionale del Massi  di Cemmo    From Tuesday to Sunday  -  8.30 - 17.00  closed Monday -  Parco Archeologico Comunale              di Seradina - Bedolina ...

Magnum's First Magnum LaPremiere Fois The exhibition is linked to the successful series of images that McCurry has gathered in the magnificent volume LEGGERE, a wardrobe best seller.  Compared to the book, the exhibition in Santa Guilia hosts a much larger series of images: 70 photographs of people from all over the world absorbed in the intimate and universal act of reading, from prayer locations in Turkey, to the street-markets in Italy, from the noise of India to East-Asia silences, from Africa to Afghanistan, to the United States. 2006, Innsbruck a few boxes covered in dust. What came to the light is a real treasure: the original images - complete with captions - of the first magnum group' exhibition, Gesicht der Zeit / The face of time, proposed in 5 Austrian cities in 1955-56. Probably the boxes were ready for the next venue of the exhibition, but something prevented it.  83 vintage prints in black and white accompanied by eight texts signed by Henri Carter-Bresson...

Terme Romane Predore  I - IV d.c. Open from April to September Thursday - Friday - Saturday from 18.00 to 22.00 Sunday  from 9.00 to 13.00 Visiting outside normal hours  Tel;   338 1744582 Entrance Free. Terme Romano Predore Predore (BG) Lago d'Iseo

Be a race car driver for a day Ferrari 458 Italia Exciting speed experience. An authentic driving experience in Franciacorta. Sit behind the wheel of a Ferrari 458 Italia, a BMW M3 E92 or an ATS Sportscar. Don't moss this unique opportunity to try your hand at driving these cars on track.  Surprise yourself or a dear person with something special. The price includes :  track entry ticket, rental helmet, sportscar hire, driver/tutor, technical briefing, insurance, fuel and tyres. Autodromo di Franciacorta Localita' Bargnana 25030 Castrezzato, Brescia T:   +39 333 9303935 E:  info@dazeroa300.com   DAZEROA300.COM

Apertivo con libri e rispettivi autori 17 Marzo e 27 Aprile L' Ora del Campari Centro Congressi Giovanni XX111 Bergamo T:  035 236435 E:  communicazione@fondazionebernareggi.it W:  www.congressibergamo.com

Natural Park and Botanical Garden Grotta Inferiore Waterfall Varone is a real geological rarity.  A natural gorge eroded over 20,000 years by the waters from Lake Tenno which rumble their way down from a height of almost 100m Grotta Superiore You will visit the botanical Garden located between the first and the second cave. Area Pic-nic Waterfall Varone Cave Park is located 3 kilometers from Riva del Garda along 412 national road direction Ponte Arche. From Riva del Garda you can reach the park  with the city bus Line 1 Tel:   +39 0464 521421 E:    info@cascata-varone.com W:   www.cascata-varone.com

Journey to the other city:   From the cornfields  and country road,the work of Carlo  Scarpa created                                            entirely in concrete meets the eye as a walled citadel with the shapes and                                            sizes of its buildings emerging from inside, defying identification before                                            countless wanderings within its bounds, on a personal journey with intro-                                            spective reflection. The Entrance:  T...