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intersection between different routes, all interesting and almost all accessible; clockwise: north (left in the photo) towards the valley of the sources of S.Rocco and then of S.Limbana di Castelletto d'Orba; east towards the dirt road that passes next to the ancient Albarola tower and then goes towards Mornese/Casaleggio Boiro; after a few meters of this a detour to the left leads, among the new Tacchino vineyards, to the ridge that leads to the Bozzolina village, but it is almost always blocked by an impassable gate; south towards Lerma; to the west - where the photo was taken from - the Costa road towards Silvano d'Orba.

The sanctuary stands on the top of the hill overlooking Silvano d'Orba. It was built in the 12th century after the relics of the holy martyr arrived from Rome, probably brought by the Benedictines of Sezzadio. In the 17th century the original chapel was incorporated into the current structure, with a single nave and single apse. - Altar wing depicting the martyrdom of Saint Pancras Bone fragments of Saint Pancras kept in a reliquary. The relics were recognized as authentic in the apostolic visit of 1576.

The castle is owned by Count Cesare Giriodi Panissera di Monastero. The construction of the manor dates back to the second half of the 1300s and acquired value in the following centuries due to its strategic position: the town was in fact located on the borders of the Republic of Genoa, with the Savoy State and the various Lombard duchies.

An old castle on the side of the hill that could be seen from far

Panoramic point among the vineyards.

Ancient church in the woods, open on 12 May for the feast of the patron saint of Silvano d'Orba; procession with the statue, religious ceremonies, popular festival.