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Industrial archaeology
Recently restored by the municipality, the monumental complex of the kilns of Ponte dell’Olio was constructed from 1890 by the Azienda Calce Val Nure to…Discover more
Monuments, Squares and Palaces
The Library Passerini-Landi was created in 1791 from the merger of the “Royal Library”, established by Ferdinand of Bourbon with books donated by the Jesuits,…Discover more
Monuments, Squares and Palaces
The internal structure of the small central square is very interesting, because it shows evidence of the cover of an old tank belonging to the…Discover more
Villages and Castles
First evidence dates back to 1385. The square plan fortress architectural structure is supplied with a drawbridge, which confirms its control function of a communication…Discover more
Religious architecture
The fourth span gives access to the Chapel of S. Joseph, Castell’Arquato patron saint. It’s made of two square rooms, all covered by stucco works…Discover more
Religious architecture
The abbey was built upon request of San Bernardo da Chiaravalle and of the Pallavicino family in 1135 and was dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta….Discover more