Temple of agro-pastoral culture The Valle dei Maestri (teachers’ valley) originates from the Colle dei Signori and slopes gently down to the Gola della Chiusetta, above Carnino.The wide valley of glacial origin has been a popular pasture for centuries: tradition has it that the name itself derives from the priest-teachers who took care of the […]
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Church of Sant’Erim
Place of worship for shepherds in transhumance The church of Sant’Erim stands in the Valle dei Maestri, built to support the shepherds’ families during summer transhumance. The cult of Saint Erasmus, traditionally patron of sailors, was also welcomed to protect those who were devoted to sheep farming.The foundation of the chapel probably dates back to […]
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