{"id":627,"date":"2024-05-22T10:45:18","date_gmt":"2024-05-22T08:45:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/?post_type=racconti_di_viaggio&p=627"},"modified":"2024-10-23T12:10:47","modified_gmt":"2024-10-23T10:10:47","slug":"cinque-terre-of-val-gandino","status":"publish","type":"racconti_di_viaggio","link":"https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/en\/travel-stories\/cinque-terre-of-val-gandino\/","title":{"rendered":"The Cinque Terre of Val Gandino: a jewel hidden in the mountains of Bergamo"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Cinque Terre della Valgandino<\/strong> represent a series of ancient villages located in the Gandino Valley (Val Gandino)<\/strong>, north-east of the city of Bergamo.<\/p>\n

These villages are characterised by narrow alleys, stone houses, ancient churches<\/strong> and a rustic atmosphere, reminiscent of the charm of the past.<\/p>\n

Where are they?<\/h2>\n

Valgandino takes its name from the town of Gandino<\/strong>, which in turn is part of the Mountain Community of the Seriana Valley<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

It is a valley located below the Orobian Alps, 25 km from the city of Bergamo, comprising several municipalities, including five villages that have become famous for their combination of history, art, nature, architecture and culture<\/strong>: they are the municipalities of Gandino, Leffe, Casnigo, Cazzano Sant’Andrea and Peia.<\/p>\n

What to see in the Cinque Terre of Valgandino<\/h2>\n

Gandino<\/h3>\n

This village is perhaps the most interesting to discover, as it houses the monumental Basilica of S. Maria Assunta<\/strong>, a Museum of Sacred Art<\/strong> with a large collection of gold, silver and lace objects, making it one of the most important ones of its kind in the world, a Nativity Scene Museum<\/strong>, the Benedictine monastery of S. Carlo, founded in 1610 and also known as the Convent of the Ursuline Sisters, and a historical centre dotted with several churches and impressive noble palaces.<\/p>\n

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Basilica S.Maria Assunta in Gandino<\/p><\/div>\n

Casnigo<\/h3>\n

The village of Casnigo<\/strong>, on the other hand, is the birthplace of the ancient Bergamo bagpipe,<\/strong> also known as bagh\u00e8t<\/strong> in the local dialect.<\/p>\n

Other attractions include the Sanctuary of the Holy Trinity<\/strong> and the Church of Our Lady of Erbia<\/strong>, where the last tunic worn in life by Pope John Paul II is kept.<\/p>\n

Leffe, Cazzano e Peia<\/h3>\n

Leffe, on the other hand, is the beating heart of the area’s ancient textile industry, whose ancient, still functioning machinery can be admired in its Textile Museum<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Here, visitors can learn about the entire production chain<\/strong>, from silkworm larvae to weaving, and then spinning and carding.<\/p>\n

Finally, Cazzano Sant’Andrea <\/strong>and Peia<\/strong> are lively and dynamic villages with an abundance of natural beauty<\/strong> to be explored in the surrounding area.<\/p>\n

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Textile Museum in Leffe – Mechanical Shuttle Loom<\/p><\/div>\n

Things to do in the surrounding area<\/h3>\n

Here are some activities or attractions not to be missed if you visit the valley:<\/p>\n