Opening times:
Daily opened
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Closed on Wednesday
What to do

Norme per la raccolta di fiori e frutti del sottoboscoLa particolare posizione geografica, a metà tra il mondo prealpino e il centro delle Alpi, la varietà di microclimi e un ambiente alpino ancora poco intaccato, rendono i monti della Valchiavenna un´area molto ricca dal punto di vista naturalistico e botanico.
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Send in the clowns
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Storia e storie di FraciscioTesto a cura di Guido Scaramellini
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Informatutto estate CampodolcinoPer organizzare al meglio le vacanze a Campodolcino di seguito è possibile trovare i contatti telefonici e gli orari di tutti i servizi presenti a Campodolcino come banche, posta, farmacia , gli orari delle messe, i recapiti del servizio sanitario, i numeri da chiamare in caso in emergenza, gli orari e i ... |
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2ND FAMILY HERITAGE REUNION GENOA-VAL DI GIUSTRIUNIONE DELLE FAMIGLIE EMIGRATE DALLA VAL SAN GIACOMO Erano partiti 150 anni fa su un bastimento, inseguendo un sogno. Verso “Dreamland”, appunto, . Ritornano oggi su un jet. Erano partiti con il dichiarato proposito di fare fortuna e la segreta speranza, magari, di tornare a casa un ... |
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New arrivalsIt’s at this time of year, whenever I have a spare moment that my instinct for photography leads me to go and check out how mother swan’s getting on with her nesting. If I’m lucky I might just get to see her new brood over a couple of days. If that’s the case and her eggs have already hatched I ... |
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Art right on our doorstepsAn encore for Chiavenna’s Open air art gallery Sunday 2nd June sees the return of the Percorsi d’arte an event which will involve around 20 artists – both local and from further afield – exhibiting paintings, sculptures, installations and photographs in halls and corridors of ancient mansions and along some of ... |
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All white on the nightHere’s a date for your diary. Saturday 8th June. Following last year’s triumphal ‘Notte Bianca’ extravaganza – Chiavenna’s lighting up once again. The town’s squares packed to bursting, its little streets a mass of energy and vitality provoking an explosion of activity in all shapes and forms. Yes, from three in ... |
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New brochure Valchiavenna EsperienzeA new brochure has been presented by Consorzio Turistico Valchiavenna. A fresh guide has indeed been realised for mainly discover the Mera valley. The leaflet shows, thanks also to a lot of charming pictures, open-air sports that you can do either in winter or in summer, for example alpine skiing, trekking, MTB, ... |
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Hortus Conclusus di PiuroL’Associazione ha ripreso con i primi mesi dell’anno 2012 oltre alle attività sociali e culturali di promozione della storia anche le attività sul campo della ricerca delle testimonianze di costruzioni o di resti di esse appartenenti all’antico Borgo di Piuro sepolto dalla ... |
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Say yes at Palazzo VertemateFor many years now couples have dreamt of tying the matrimonial knot within this magnificent mansion with its 16th century rooms and splendid gardens. And finally, thanks to the Comune di Chiavenna the possibility of celebrating a very special day at the stately home in Piuro has received the green light. ... |
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Everything under the sunA popular feature of the week in Chiavenna is Saturday’s market in Pratogiano area. Popular with residents and visitors alike - full of character, colour and all-year-round bargain opportunities. The market sets out its stall early in the day: everything from fresh fruit and vegetables, sweets and biscuits of every ... |
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Carden: architectural gemsThe architecture of the central Alps has long held a fascination for many. We’re not talking now about the splendid mansions or villas that feature in small northern town or city. We’ve gone all rustic. Styles of rural dwellings can of course differ hugely but in our local valleys there’s a pattern. Up until the ... |
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Chiavenna su Famiglia Cristiana"Estate arancione" per Chiavenna su Famiglia Cristiana! La nota rivista dedica una serie estiva ad alcune località Bandiera arancione fra cui la nostra CHIAVENNA: 6 pagine dove vengono raccontate le eccellenze dei luoghi "arancioni" con interviste, immagini e ... |
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Butterflies: the wonders of natureNothing stands still in the constantly changing natural world. As we wander through forest, field or along mountain paths in summer the actual cycle that Nature represents, through flower, insect, bird and wildlife might go relatively unnoticed but the dramatic explosion of life that results from ... |
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Il guardiano del CardinelloDalla fine del ‘700, la Locanda di Martino Raviscioni offre ospitalità e confortoai viandanti che intraprendono ’arduo passaggio del Cardinello. Un luogo simbolo, divenuto una tappa imperdibile della Via Spluga. Ci sono infinite storie che la Via Spluga ha raccontato in questi ultimi dieci ... |
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They're back!Within the deafening silence of the mountains by Mauro Canziani In the century which followed their extinction on a local scale, the rewards and recompense afforded to those involved in the cull of the so-called "savage beasts&´ were withdrawn. The woods were left to themselves again But latterly the ... |
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Celebrating old valuesThe celebration of San Bernardo is a much-awaited feature of Bodengo’s year. The little church (15th C.) in the village is dedicated to the saint and the penultimate weekend in August sees the entire populace gather in the crotto area of this extraordinary alpine retreat. In years gone by it remained a ... |
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The nativity scene of ChiavennaThe depiction of the Nativity scene at Christmas remains really rather special, particularly for the little ones amongst us. And the portrayal within the church of San Lorenzo at Chiavenna has always taken ona distinctive role. Along the left aisle of the church parishioners faithfully reproduce the ... |
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The nativity scene at Villa, scene stealersFaith, the magic of Christmas and the joy of a community coming together! The creation of Christ’s Nativity Scene in Villa di Chiavenna is a classic example of a communal experience. It’s a very special event which returns every winter remaining ever-faithful to its original formula, but with a slightly ... |
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Colourful CasendaMaize was intensively cultivated until the last war, and provided the flour for making polenta - the staple diet for many families in those days. And of course polenta still features – but not three times a day! The fact is that nutrition until the 1950/60’s was very much allied to home produce. Meat didn’t feature ... |
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The chamois in winterCuriosity plays a big part in my passion for photographing nature at its purest. And chamois in the snow in the upper reaches of Valle Spluga were a natural attraction. It’s impossible not to be impressed by their capacity to endure even the most hostile of winters. On my regular photo excursions throughout the valley ... |
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Procession of the faithfulThis Good Friday, as ever, will see the Chiavenna Faithful celebrate Easter week with an elaborate, evocative procession through candle-lined narrow streets, from S. Fedele to S. Lorenzo halting in squares before continuing past the town’s elegant, frescoed homes, bell towers and churches. History and ... |
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Walter Bonatti, a friend of ValchiavennaAlong with my wife Giusi, my children Guido, Mario and Carolina we had the great fortune to spend a lot of time on many different occasions with Walter and Rossana, both in Valchiavenna but also on holidays and more adventurous trips in many parts of the world. Walter loved our particular valley and would often stay ... |
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say yes at the Palazzo VertemateTying the matrimonial knot should be one of the most extraordinary days in anybody’s life, and to ensure a totally memorable day the choice of setting for ceremony and celebration is crucial. The 16th C. Palazzo Vertemate Franchi in Prosto, just 2 km from Chiavenna is the perfect location. The rooms within this ... |
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Palazzo Vertemate Franchi protagonista di uno spot TVLe stanze segrete, gli antichi libri e gli affreschi di Palazzo Vertemate Franchi di Piuro sono i protagonisti dello spot di Atlantide, il nuovo canale dedicato alla storia di Cubo Vision (Telecom Italia). Il promo, creato dall´art director morbegnese Carlo De Agostini e diretto insieme ad Andrea Livio, ... |
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Laboratori didatticiLABORATORI DIDATTICI I nostri laboratori didattici sono aperti a scuole e gruppi privati. Si effettuano con un numero minimo di 10 partecipanti. Su proposta degli insegnanti possiamo fare interventi concordati in classe e adeguare il contenuto dei laboratori alle esigenze espresse. Il costo ... |
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Autopiù servizi e risparmioVENDITA E ASSISTENZA AutoPiù Informatica offre esperienza, passione e professonalità in campo informatico. Vendita di Computer, Notebook, Netbook, MAC, accessori (Modem, Router, Stampanti, Monitor), consumabili (anche cartucce rigenerate) e tutti i prodotti hardware e software richiesti. ... |
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Consulenza a 360 gradiF.M.P CONSULTING intende fornire alle imprese e agli imprenditore operanti in tutti i settori di attività, la propria consulenza, in materia di sicurezza sul lavoro (D.Lgs. 81/08), HACCP, Qualità, Realizzazione di Modelli di Organizzazione, Gestione e Controllo ai sensi del D.Lgs. 231/2001 e ... |
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Chiavenna: internet senza filiIl Comune di Chiavenna ha reso un´area limitata della città, nei pressi del municipio, zona free per le connessioni ad Internet senza fili. Nell´ area coperta dal segnale, denominata wifi Bertacchi è possibile, infatti, collegarsi al web utilizzando qualunque dispositivo wifi (laptop, ... |
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Il Sogno Wedding PlannerSalve sono Bianca, Wedding Planner certificata. Sin da piccola fantasticavo sul matrimonio. Il tema era diverso, di volta in volta, e di conseguenza il vestito, gli addobbi, la cerimonia e la torta cambiavano regolarmente. Questa passione mi ha accompagnato ed è cresciuta con me fino alla scelta di ... |
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Studio Trinchera 1982 - 2012La vostra consulenza a 360°? Fondato nel 1982, lo Studio, grazie alle ormai consolidate competenze maturate dal proprio fondatore - Dott. Diego Trinchera - e ad una costante crescita professionale dei propri collaboratori, è in grado di offrire quell´insieme di servizi professionali e consulenziali che ... |
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Local Folklore: La BagutaIt’s only in the last 2 years (after an absence of more than half a century) and thanks to the Cultural Association of the library in Samolaco that a fascinating local tradition has found itself revisited; but its extraordinary atmosphere surely makes it well worth the wait. It’s all about costumes, masks, exotic ... |
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Apertura profilo Facebook di Palazzo Vertemate FranchiL´incremento dell´uso di internet ed il bisogno di mantenere relazioni sociali anche a distanza hanno fatto in modo che si sviluppassero i social networks e che questi ultimi, in risposta alle esigenze dell´utente, dessero la possibilità di creare profili non solo per persone singole, ma anche ... |
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New Neighbours: wild boarsRecent years has seen a considerable increase in sightings of wild boars throughout Valchiavenna. Tenacious and combative they have a somewhat uncouth nature, are physically very strong, and have spread rapidly even in the valley plains where they vie for territory with the ungulates. In a few short years the wild ... |
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Tricks of light and reflections of shadowI started photographing with a Comet II purchased in 1954 from the photographer Ferri Rigamonti who recommended that I “keep a steady hand and slowly press the shutter button”. The subject matter ‘chosen’ are a result of a series of extraordinary coincidences. THE SNAKE Evenings: farming families spending summer ... |
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Guardian angels amidst the mountainsThe National Mountain Rescue Team is ready and active within Valchiavenna itself, with bases at Chiavenna and Madesimo. Staffed by highly qualified and experienced volunteers, the squad is capable of intervening quickly to undertake rescue operations in the mountains, incorporating activities such ... |
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Danielle Trussoni: AngelologyAmong the distinguished personalities within the arts world with links to Valchiavenna, Danielle Trussoni is rather special. Born in La Crosse, Wisconsin in 1973, Danielle, an internationally renowned author, is of old Campodolcino stock. This year, during the reunion which brought to Valle Spluga the descendents ... |
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The cat and the fox stars of Youtube!The clip of around ten minutes has become a remarkable success story Two years ago nobody could have imagined that this little fairy tale would become such an extraordinary phenomenon on the web. It all began on a winter’s eve in 2009 at Mottala, Fraciscio just above Campodolcino, when Mario Nava caught a glimpse ... |