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The Abbey of San Nazzaro Sesia is a complex made up of structures from different historical periods. The oldest parts are the bell tower, built as a watchtower, and the two wings of the narthex preceding the façade, which are what remains of the quadriportico built around 1150, shortly after the abbey itself was founded (1040). The cuts resulting from the demolition of the other two sides are still clearly visible today. The narthex is almost entirely made up of stones from the Sesia river arranged in a herringbone pattern to increase its solidity. The mortar itself was obtained from materials found on site, near the Sesia river. It was probably originally used as a “hospitalis”, that is, it served as a place of rest and refreshment for travellers and pilgrims, who we know were very numerous in medieval times, and it also had the function of hosting catechumens.

Castello Consortile di Buronzo is a rare example of a complex of fortified houses and towers that stands in the heart of the Baraggia.

Castle and Village of Vettigne’ in the countryside of Santhia

Ancient village of Buronzo

The Cavour Canal is an artificial canal built to support rice farming in the mid-nineteenth century on the initiative of Count Camillo Benso di Cavour. The canal originates from the Po in Chivasso and ends in the Ticino in the municipality of Galliate.

The Cavour Canal is an artificial canal built to support rice farming in the mid-nineteenth century on the initiative of Count Camillo Benso di Cavour. The canal originates from the Po in Chivasso and ends in the Ticino in the municipality of Galliate.

Once you arrive at Borgovercelli station, to continue to Villata, you have to go through the underpass... There are both stairs for pedestrians and a ramp for bicycles!

A water source runs through the church underground. Looking at the facade, on the right you can see the water flowing. Inside, behind the altar, you can see the underground source.