グラノッツォコンモンティセロのおすすめツーリングルート

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.

This service point is perhaps a little hidden but certainly useful for those who find themselves passing through the area.

Immersed in the greenery of the rice fields

Place of cultural, historical, architectural and tourist interest Via del Castello, 5, 27023 Villanova PV

Place of historical, cultural, architectural and tourist interest Via Giacomo Matteotti, 3, 28070 Nibbiola NO https://www.comune.nibbiola.no.it/it-it/vivere-il-comune/cosa-vedere/castello-dei-tornielli-sec-xvi-1508-1-7e9642c99f50bcd94c59251ea96c529b

Place of historical, cultural and tourist interest Via Libertà, 28070 Terdobbiate NO

Next to it, there is a fountain with water and a column with repair and inflation tools for bicycle maintenance.

Once you reach Monticello, either by dirt road or by road, you can take a break right in front of the church and the old castle!!! In fact, we find a column for bike maintenance next to a fountain