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Porta di Santa Maria, Chiavenna

Porta di Santa Maria, Chiavenna

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Porta di Santa Maria, Chiavenna

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Location: Chiavenna, Sondrio, Lombardy, Italy

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1. View of Lake Mezzola – View of Lake Mezzola loop from Chiavenna

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2. Acquafraggia Waterfalls – Lake Silvaplana loop from Verceia

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3. Acquafraggia Waterfalls – Lago di Silvaplana loop from Silvaplana

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August 16, 2024

Chiavenna
Located at the intersection of the Bergell and the Val San Giacomo, Chiavenna (formerly German Cläven, Kleven) is the center of the Valchiavenna, which together with the Valtellina makes up the present-day Italian province of Sondrio. Chiavenna, mentioned in the Itinerarium Antonini and in the Peutinger Table as Clavenna, was conquered by Augustus' troops in 16 BC and connected to Chur by two roads - one over the Splügen Pass, the other over the Septimer, Maloja and Julier Pass. The county probably came into being in the 10th century, at the beginning of the reign of Otto I, who in 960 assigned the Bergell from Villa upwards to the diocese of Chur and thus drew the border line between Italy and Switzerland that is still valid today.
Text / Source: Historical Dictionary of Switzerland (HLS)
hls-dhs-dss.ch/de/articles/007043/2015-05-07

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Valchiavenna Turismo

April 26, 2023

The beautiful houses, portals and soapstone fountains are evidence of how rich and important this town was at the time of great trade with central Europe. Already documented in Roman times, both by archaeological finds and in the classic imperial itineraries thanks to a complex system of Alpine passes, it developed its importance in the early Middle Ages, giving itself municipal structures just after the year 1000. It was a county affiliated first to the bishopric of Como and then to that of Coira. Dominion of the Visconti (14th century) and of the Balbiani (15th century), it was subsequently the prerogative of Savoy first and then of the Grisons.

The current historic center is to be considered of sixteenth-century layout, as the medieval settlement was destroyed by a fire in 1486. The construction of the walls by Ludovico il Moro followed. In the first half of the seventeenth century. Chiavenna took part in the insurrection of the Valtellina people against the oppression of the Grisons. In more recent times in the historical chronology it was dominated by the French and the Austrians before being reunited with the Italian motherland in 1859.

The Municipality of Chiavenna is located at the foot of the Rhaetian Alps, where the valley of the Liro river (Val San Giacomo or Valle Spluga) and that of the Mera river (Val Bregaglia) meet. It was precisely this strategic location that has made the fortune of the town since ancient times. Located there, right at the crossroads of the roads to Milan and Como, for the Maloia and Spluga passes, the city of Chiavenna represents a noble landing place where suggestive views and routes rich in history intertwine.

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March 2, 2024

Chiavenna, a charming municipality in Lombardy, Italy, stands out for its rich historical and cultural heritage. The narrow cobbled streets, colorful houses and picturesque squares give the village a medieval and Renaissance charm. Places of interest include the Roman excavations, the majestic Palazzo Vertemate Franchi and the spectacular Acquafraggia waterfalls. Positioned between the Alps, Chiavenna offers an ideal environment for excursions and winter sports, also boasting a renowned local cuisine with specialties such as pizzoccheri and bresaola. In 2022, the Valchiavenna Cycle Path received 3rd prize at the Italian Green Road Awards.

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Location: Chiavenna, Sondrio, Lombardy, Italy

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Porta di Santa Maria, Chiavenna

1. View of Lake Mezzola – View of Lake Mezzola loop from Chiavenna

2. Acquafraggia Waterfalls – Lake Silvaplana loop from Verceia

3. Acquafraggia Waterfalls – Lago di Silvaplana loop from Silvaplana

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