Medieval village of the upper Valle Impero Borgomaro is a village of medieval origin, located in the middle of Valle del Maro, the upper part of Valle Impero.With the beginning of the “intensive” (as far as possible, given the steepness of the ground) cultivation of the olive tree, presumably starting from the XIV century, the small […]
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Oratory of San Rocco
Home of the Confraternita della Buona Morte Saint Roch de Monpellier (1350-1379) was a French pilgrim and thaumaturgist, canonized in the fifteenth century.A first Archconfraternity was established in Genoa in 1468, whose confreres took care of the burial of the death by the plague and other epidemics.Originally the Oratory stood closer to the stream. Rebuilt around […]
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3D model of a “casella” on the road to Pizzo Montin
A small stone hut next to the trails connecting the sea to the mountains Casellaby wepesto
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Campu Repau
3D model of the fence above Torria Campu Repaauby wepestoon Sketchfab
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Above the huge stone fence
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Pastures of Guardiabella
Walk between the cows From spring to late summer, herds of cattle and flocks of sheep are left free to graze on the soft meadows around the summit of Monte Guardiabella and Monte Aurigo.Milk, cheese, ricotta and “brusso” (fermented ricotta) bring back the scents and flavors of the flowers and herbs that cover these mountains. Testo a […]
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Among the “caselle” on the Guardiabella pastures
Monuments of rural life The “caselle” are very common in the meadows of the Guardiabella and Pizzo d’Evigno.These stone huts provided shelter to those who dedicated themselves to work in the fields. Testo a cura di Nicola Ferrarese, immagini di Nicola Ferrarese.
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Casella on the top of Guardiabella
A small shelter with a great view A small “casella”, a safe shelter in case of rain or during the night in the haymaking season.The “caselle” are dry stone buildings typical of the Western Liguria. Testo a cura di Nicola Ferrarese, immagini di Corrado Agnese e Nicola Ferrarese.
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Casella on the pastures of Guardiabella
A shelter for haymakers A beautiful “casella” on the lawns where haymaking took place.With the particularity of an internal circular step that serves as a seat. Testo a cura di Nicola Ferrarese, immagini di Nicola Ferrarese.
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Very well preserved A very well preserved “casella”, at least when we visited it in 2016. At the very top a single flat stone, called “ciappa”, closes a hole that can be used as chimney when needed. Testo a cura di Nicola Ferrarese, immagini di Nicola Ferrarese.
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