비앙제 주변 최고의 그래블 라이딩 코스

Il Castello di Barengo는 마을 뒤편 언덕의 높은 지대에 위치해 있으며, 원래 Via Francigena와 Sesia 강 도하 지점을 연결하던 도로를 따라 주변 평야보다 높은 곳에 자리 잡고 있습니다. 원래 15세기 건축물은 수세기에 걸쳐 수많은 변경과 개조를 거쳤으며 19세기 초에는 이미 부분적으로 파손되었습니다. 1849년에는 요새가 복원되어 원래 구조가 변경되었습니다. 제1차 세계 대전 후 소유권은 가우덴치오 토르니엘리 디 보르고라베차로 백작에게 넘어갔고, 그는 건축가 카를로 니그라에게 중세 시대의 스타일 규칙에 따라 단지를 재건하도록 의뢰했습니다. 이후 현재 소유주인 보롤리 가문이 추가 복원 작업을 수행했습니다. 재건축에도 불구하고 흉벽 벽, 기초, 일부 출입구 등 원래 건축물의 흔적이 많이 남아 있습니다.

The Parish Church of San Bernardo in Prato Sesia is an ancient basilica-style building with three naves, located in the Novara area.

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.

The cathedral of Sant’Eusebio, patron saint of Vercelli and Piedmont, boasts ancient origins, but its current appearance is the result of numerous restorations. In Roman times, there was a necropolis here where San Teonesto, the first Christian martyr of Vercelli, a victim of Diocletian's persecutions, was buried. Next to him, Sant’Eusebio was laid to rest in his honor. Tradition has it that the basilica was founded by Emperor Theodosius I, but the barbarian invasions caused serious damage, requiring subsequent reconstruction work. Thanks to its position on the Via Francigena, the cathedral has become a fundamental stop for pilgrims over the centuries, a testimony made evident by the precious relics preserved inside, including those of Thomas Beckett.

Between Greggio and San Nazzaro Sesia, the Cavour canal is about to enter the siphon that makes it pass under the Sesia river. Thanks to this little bridge-lock between the fields, it can be crossed with ease.

Beautiful Church with frescoes from the 14th century. Possible visit, telephone number of volunteers on the noticeboard at the entrance. Unmissable, prepared and very helpful volunteers.

Great viewpoint

Nice wide path without slopes, great for returning after having faced the effort