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Liguria, Castelvittorio
Genoese outpost in front of the Savoy Pigna, the ancient Castel Dho (now Castelfranco and Castelvittorio) preserves the structure of elliptic compact medieval military garrison. Several houses are decorated with carved stone portals, the central square, surrounded by galleries with old stone fountain, climb to the highest point occupied by the parish of Santo Stefano. Rebuilt in 1764, with bas-reliefs in the jambs of the portal side, hosts a valuable crucifix attributed to Maragliano. Situated at the feet of the hill covered with olive trees on which stands the country, the abandoned church of S. Maria Assunta (close to the source of sulfur Lake PIGO) originate from the thirteenth century but was rebuilt in elegant Baroque Piedmont. Thick chestnut and mixed forests surrounding the town. ?
Among the cultural events, please note in your agenda the turtùn Festival (August); the Chestnut Festival (October) and the Festival of S. Stephen on December 26th.
written by Chiara Guzzetti - Last update: 31/08/2021