Villanova Mondovì: Villavecchia, Churches and Cultural Destinations
Accommodation in Villanova Mondovì
Villavecchia and Monte Calvario: Alleys, Stations and Paths
From the main square of Villanova Mondovì, alleyways lead up the hill to the historic center of Villavecchia and Piazza Santa Caterina. The access route connects the central square with the older town center and its historic piazza.
From this town center, the Via Crucis of Monte Calvario leads up the mountain through 14 stations with fresco-painted pillars. The 14 stations give the uphill route a fixed sequence. The Rete Sentieristica Villanovese also runs across Monte Calvario. For a section at Monte Calvario, both the uphill route and the chosen mode of transport must therefore be taken into account: the trail network can be used on foot, by mountain bike or on horseback.
Churches and Organ in Villavecchia
The ancient Parrocchiale di Santa Caterina is the oldest building on the piazza of Villavecchia, which was formerly called Piazza Maggiore. The Parrocchiale di San Lorenzo was built between 1820 and 1833 in the Neoclassical style, based on a design by the architect Silva.
The church also has an organ created in 1925 by Francesco Vegezzi-Bossi of Centallo. It has 1,580 pipes, 28 stops and a pedal with 30 notes.
The Former Confraternita di Santa Croce
The former Confraternita di Santa Croce is considered an example of Piedmontese Baroque architecture and is the work of the architect Bernardo Vittone.
Cultural Destinations around Villanova Mondovì
In the surroundings of Villanova Mondovì are Palazzo Fauzone, the Museo Della Ceramica Di Mondovi' and the Monastero di Santa Maria. Palazzo Fauzone is a palace, the Museo Della Ceramica Di Mondovi' a museum and the Monastero di Santa Maria a monastery.
Mountains and Peaks around Villanova Mondovì
In the surroundings of Villanova Mondovì are Monte Moro di Frabosa, Monte Malanotte, Mondolè and Monte Fantino. Monte Moro di Frabosa is a mountain, Monte Malanotte a peak, Mondolè a mountain and Monte Fantino a peak.
Casa del Fiume in the Wider Regional Area
In the wider regional area around Villanova Mondovì is Casa del Fiume, a castle. Unlike Palazzo Fauzone, the Museo Della Ceramica Di Mondovi' and the Monastero di Santa Maria, Casa del Fiume is located in the wider regional area, while the other three destinations are in the surroundings of Villanova Mondovì.
Santuario di Santa Lucia: Sunday Visiting Hours
For a Sunday visit to the Santuario di Santa Lucia, the time slot from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. is scheduled between May 20 and October 21. Anyone planning this visit should arrange it for a Sunday within the specified period and for the afternoon.
Further Destinations: Crissolo, San Damiano Macra, Beinette, Entracque, Vernante, Canosio, Ruà, Roe
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