The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Valtelline Valley, Lombardy

Guided tours at 10.30, 14.00 and 16.00! The Rock Engraving Park is a unique combination of the archaeological, architectural, historical and even landscape patrimony of various ages of the Valtellina. The Park was founded in 1978 to conserve, study and develop the Cultural Heritage on the Castle Hill (Dosso dei Castelli). Next to the two castles, the Castello Vecchio (Old Castle) from the 10th-11th century and the Castello Nuovo (New Castle) from the 14th century, even a system of dry-stone terraces, how it is typically for the Valtellina, is surrounding the Castle Hill. But special and singular is the Rupe Magna, a large rock which contains more than 5.000 engraved figures from the 4th to the 1st millennium B.C.

The red swiss UNESCO train ends in TIRANO a relevant political centre in the 16the century. In the ancient centre the magnificent Palazzo Salis (16th century),can now be visited with its all fresco and plasterwork decorated rooms,furnished and fit out with precious documents like the original count letter by the emperor Leopold I. A cosy barock church and a rare italian style garden complete the visit. Special promotion offers for guided tour of Palazzo Salis + typical lunch.

The Gatta winery , the old recently restored Dominican monastery in the Valtellina of Triacca’s family. The welcoming atmosphere, its excellent position and the splendid views of the local .Here you can spend a few hours learning how wine is actually made in the Valtellina: wander through the vineyards, visit the wine cellar, discover the elegance of the Nebbiolo grapes by tasting our wines and youcan taste some typical products, (cheese, bresaola beef, pizzoccheri,cakes..).