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At the top of Mount San Lorenzo this fortress was built in 1187 by decision of the Municipality of Vercelli in agreement with Bishop Alberto, owner of the territory. The castle was built in about three years, and the municipal statutes required that it be inhabited by the castellan with the whole family and with a small permanent garrison.

The Castle of San Lorenzo owes its name to the church of San Lorenzo which was located inside the walls of the Castle. The castle is 504 m above sea level, overlooking the valley where the Sesia flows and you can enjoy an exceptional 360 degree view.

Anyone traveling along the road from Romagnano to Prato Sesia cannot fail to notice the remaining tower of the Sopramonte castle. It is easily reachable with a path and a road that leads to the nearby church

On the hill of Prato Sesia are the remains of the Castello di Sopramonte and the Giant Bench n. 127. From here you can enjoy a splendid panorama of the village, Monte Rosa and the area of the Sesia Supervolcano, one of the few cases in the world of a fossil supervolcano, recognized by UNESCO as a Geopark.

charming little place

The origins of the castle of Castellengo date back to the 10th century. After the owner family, the Frichignono, became extinct in 1883, the castle underwent a gradual abandonment, changing ownership several times. In 1990 the current owners began a careful conservative restoration which is still in progress. Today it is possible to stay overnight inside the castle, which has been transformed into a luxury B&B.

Panorama from San Lorenzo castle

nice path, the descent on dirt and gravel is a bit slippery