A lime kiln is still visible next to the bridge over the Rio Mainardo.In Rezzo, the production of lime, used for construction, was a means of community self-financing: the supply of the oven was ensured by all the families and the proceeds from the sale were donated to the parish church.
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Ponte dei Passi
The Ponte dei Passi already existed in 1645, it was repeatedly repaired and redone. It’s name could be translated into “steps’bridge” or “bridge of the passes”.
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The Giara Valley and its spectacular bridges The Giara di Rezzo is a tributary of the Arroscia stream. It’s valley is home to three medieval villages of great historical importance: Rezzo, Lavina and Cenova.The first, which has today the role of Municipality, was a strategic military point, as witnessed by the Clavesana’s castle.Lavina, and even […]
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San Lazzaro Reale bridge
One of the most beautiful bridges in the Western Liguria The San Lazzaro Reale bridge has two spans in Romanesque style, and dates back to the end of the 15th century.It was part of an important road junction between Via Marenca, Lucinasco, the main path along the Torrente Impero and Caravonica. Testo a cura di […]
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Madonetta medieval bridge in Roncagli
The ancient bridge next to the modern one The story goes that the bridge, part of the network of mule tracks and paths already in use in the Middle Ages, collapsed in 1641 and that it took 9 years to rebuild it.Later, the votive shrine with the inscription “Mater Misericordiae”, dated 1807, was added. The […]
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Monte Sette Fontane
Roman settlement on a ridge rich in history Monte Sette Fontane is located along one of the most important mountain ridges in the history of western Liguria, connecting the coast with the northern territories.Excavations conducted by the Superintendency since 2002 have confirmed assiduous human attendance from the first and middle Imperial Age, favored, as the name suggests, by […]
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Military road between Passo di Collardente and Passo della Guardia
In support of the border’s defense system The military road was built in the 19th century to support the defense of the border with France. Today it is one of the most panoramic and fascinating routes in the heart of the Ligurian Alps Park. Testo a cura di Nicola Ferrarese, immagini di Claudio Cecchi
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Path between Verdeggia and Passo della Guardia
Signs of an agro-pastoral past The path that connects Verdeggia with Passo della Guardia and the highest mountains of Liguria, passes through woods, ancient inhabited areas and crops that have now been abandoned. Testo a cura di Nicola Ferrarese, immagini di Claudio Cecchi
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Path between Verdeggia and Vesignana
Ancient mule track towards the ridge routes The path, that runs through ancient crops, connects Verdeggia (1100 m) to Vesignana (1519 m), linking the valley floor to the high military road. Testo a cura di Nicola Ferrarese, immagini di Claudio Cecchi
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Path between Verdeggia and Realdo
Connecting Genoa and the Savoy Verdeggia and Realdo, two towns of the Brigasque culture, are connected by an ancient track. Today both are hamlets of Triora but historically were divided between Genoa and Savoy. Testo a cura di Nicola Ferrarese, immagini di Claudio Cecchi
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