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“Casella” of Pizzo Montin

A small and fragile monument The “casella” next to the peak of Pizzo Montin has an unique feature: a tree that stands out from the collapsed roof. As an archaic vase for ornamental plants, the heroic ruin overlooks the Valle del Merula. Testo a cura di Nicola Ferrarese , immagini di Nicola Ferrarese.

Torre dell’Alpicella

Signaling system to contrast the barbary raids Cited in a document dating 1557, the Torre dell’Alpicella was part of the sighting and signaling system to contrast the barbary raids on the coast and in the immediate hinterland. The “falodium”, the towers from which the signals were sent, had to be in visual contact to effectively spread the […]

Chiusanico

The other house of Christopher Columbus Chiusanico is a small village in the Valle Impero, surrounded by olive groves.The main alley, called “carruggio”, turns into a mule track, joining the main path that connects the Passo di San Giacomo to Pizzo d’Evigno.The discovery of some notarial documents dating back to the fifteenth century brings Chiusanico among […]

“Caselle” of Pizzo d’Evigno

Ancient rural shelters The “caselle” are characterized by a simple hut structure built entirely of stone. They were used as a point of support for shepherds and peasants.The areas around Pizzo d’Evigno, Guardiabella and the ridge between the Impero and Armea valleys, are rich in these buildings, built thanks to the availability of stones. Testo a cura di Nicola Ferrarese, […]

Campu Repau o Repaau

A huge stone fence above Torria In the area called “Campo Repau” or “Campu Repaàu” there is a huge stone fence of about 320 m of perimeter, more than 6,000 square meters of surface.A few remains of buildings in dry stone, perhaps “caselle”, can still be seen inside.It was used to collect flocks and, before harvesting, to […]

Pizzo d’Evigno

Alpine landscapes overlooking the sea Pizzo d’Evigno, 998 m, is the highest peak in the Dianese Gulf.Point of convergence of the ridge roads that go back from Capo Berta, Colla di San Pietro and Cervo, the mountain is also called Scortegabecco or Monte Torre: it’s said that its top hosted a sighting tower.The surrounding area is […]

“Neviera” of Pizzo d’Evigno

Preserving ice all year round The “neviere” were huge wells with thick walls, capable of cramming and storing large quantities of snow, during the period known as “the Little Ice Age”, from the mid-14th to the mid-19th century.This neviera, one of the three found around the peak of Pizzo d’Evigno, has unfortunately completely collapsed and filled […]

Cableways on Monte Guardiabella

For hay transport to the villages Monte Guardiabella (1216 m) rises above the village of Aurigo and has been, with its pastures, the primary source of fodder for the Valle Impero from the Middle Ages until the middle of the last century, when the peasant economy was inextricably linked to the pack animals.To transport the bales of […]

Monte Guardiabella

The barn of the Valle Impero Monte Guardiabella, 1216 m, rises above the village of Aurigo. The mountain has been, with its pastures, the primary source of fodder for the Valle Impero from the Middle Ages. To transport the bales of hay, called “bériùi”, downstream, several cableways were installed and remained active until the middle of the […]

Casella near Passo di Conio

With a stone fence in front of the entrance The “caselle” are rural buildings characterized by a simple structure made of stones. Such huts were used by the shepherds and farmers as shelter and stable.Each maker had different needs and techniques: the “casella” next to the Passo di Conio shows a rare small fence in front of […]

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