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Baccanello di Calusco
A devotion place dear to Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli, then Pope John XXIII, is located in the Baccanello district of Calusco d’Adda: it is the Santa Maria Assunta church, known since the 16th century, but which origins probably dates back even earlier. Here is where the Colleoni Counts established a monastery of monks. In 1618 the expansion of the church started, and then decoration and frescos portraying Mary and the Saints were added by Francesco Zucchi. The church was sanctified by bishop Federico Cornaro on April 22nd, 1625.
Basilica Santa Giulia Bonate Sotto
The ancient basilica di St. Julia of Bonate Sotto, now the cemetery chapel, stands majestically in Lesina, where excavations of Neolithic and Roman remains testify to settlements dating back to prehistoric times.
According to the testimony of some documents, the building itself dates back to the first half of the twelfth century. The building is in the classic Romanesque style with the basilica originally consisting of three naves with their apses and five bays.
Today only three apses and the first bay with the perimeter wall remain intact.
The pillars bear stylized floral tops, with scenes of hunting and war. In the central apse you can see frescoes painted in 1795 by the Orelli brothers, painters from Ticino.
At the center the patron saints of Bonate Sotto are depicted: St. George and Santa Giulia, and to the sides St. Sebastian and St. Roch, who were invoked against disease and plague.
BERGAMHOTEL ***
The spacious hotel rooms, 16 doubles and 4 triples, are all eloquently and tastefully furnished.
Equipped with every comfort: minibar, telephone, air conditioning and internet connection allowing guests to truly relax, and thanks to the terraces the guests can take in all the beauty of the surrounding hills.
Two private parking lots, a cozy bar and a wealth information for tourists complete the services available.
Via Dante, 22
24030 Prezzate di Mapello
Tel. 035/908057 – fax 035/4945785
Between churches and shrines
Isola Bergamasca seems to be tailored to embrace faith places and religious proofs. The whole area seems to be influenced by an invisible force, which makes it shake with a powerful and religious desire.
Birth place
The origins of Pope John XXIII are strongly linked to the land of Bergamo, and in fact, his birthplace is a typical nineteenth-century farmhouse of Lombard sharecroppers.
It has now been modernized and, if the room where Angelo Roncalli was born over a hundred years ago is still intact, you will find, as a welcome, an exciting video on him.
It will be the little Angelino himself that will ask you questions and guide you on a visit to his childhood places.
BORGO BRIANTEO ***
Located just off the Ponte San Pietro, on the strada statale (state road) SS342, the hotel Residence Borgo Brianteo offers free parking and modern rooms with LCD TVs.
A 10-minute drive from the Albenza Golf Club of Bergamo, the property is 7 km from the town of Sotto il Monte Giovanni XXIII, birthplace of Pope John XXIII and offers a shuttle service to the train station and the airport Orio al Serio, of Bergamo, both less than 20 minutes by car.
The bright and spacious rooms have air conditioning, a safe and private bathroom with shower, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. On request, some also have a kitchenette.
Every morning the hotel Residence Borgo Brianteo offers a continental breakfast with sweet and savory food, served in the breakfast room. There is also free wi-fi access in public areas.
Via A. Diaz, 25
24036 Ponte San Pietro
Tel. e fax 035/4156360
Ca’ Maitino
The restaurant Ca ‘Maitino can be found in the green hills of Sotto il Monte located in front of the museum of Pope John XXIII. The warmth of the Riva family, the atmosphere and joy of caring for our guests are well-established, and will make you feel at home. The new management has brought the best Mediterranean cuisine to the well-known restaurant in Sotto il Monte: excellent meat and the best dishes made with fresh fish.
Closed on Tuesday evenings and Wednesdays.
Via Cà Maitino, 29
24039 Sotto il Monte
Tel. 03519840774
info@ristorantecamaitino.it
Ca’ Maitino
The Good Pope’s summer residence is now available as a place of calm and spirituality for all.
Entrusted to the Poverelle sisters, today the farm invites not only to spiritual meditation, but also to the cultural one. The personal secretary of John XXIII, Monseigneur Loris Capovilla, has in fact created a small museum, with many reminders of its most famous tenant. Among these, there are the altar where he celebrated Mass in the Vatican and the bed where he died.
Caneve Sanctuary
Peace is in the woods, and the shrine of the Mother of Caneve seems to confirm this. The religious building dates back to the fourteenth century, although it was later modified in the eighteenth century. Its fame is due to the most famous of its pilgrims. The future Pope John XXIII in fact began to go to this place as a child, and kept the habit of celebrating Mass here once a year, also when he became the Patriarch of Venice.
Casa Amici Del Bosco
Nestled in the woods at the foot of Mount Canto in the picturesque hills of Mapello. Casa Amici del Bosco is located in the vicinity of Bergamo and is the ideal place for a relaxing stay in complete harmony with the surrounding nature.
Every detail of the house has been designed to respect nature so that guests can have an unforgettable experience in the quiet and peaceful environment without compromising comfort: from SofTub hot tub with heated water to Satellite TV in every room, or the pellet stove fireplace, and last but not least the free wireless Internet access.
Via dei Colli 14, Mapello 24030 (Bergamo)
Tel. 366 4326759
Tel. 333 4547110
information@casaamicidelbosco.com
www.casaamicidelbosco.com/
Cascina Rigurida
The farm ‘Cascina Rigurida’ was born only in 2014, but the story begins long before thanks to two generations of small farmers. It has recently opened a welcoming and family friendly small farm, as an outdoor space and giving an opportunity to see animals: donkeys, pigs, calves, chickens, ducks and geese or even take a ride through the vineyard.
It produces and sells, directly in bulk, red and white wine; It breeds poultry, rabbits, pigs and donkeys from which they get all of the products that are offered on the farm. The animals are fed naturally without the use of any feed.
Via Rigurida, 3
24030 Villa d’Adda
Tel. 334 7789381 – 349 0592402
www.cascinarigurida.it