Picturesque church at the gates of Sondrio, nestled among terraced vineyards.

Built on a preexisting edifice dedicated to the same Saint, it dominates the town.

A nice mule track leads to this massive building, located on a promontory overlooking the creek Livrio

The plant of the church - excluding the altar -  is a square and reminds of a Greek cross. The central room has a circular, nearly flat roof. The main altar is made of polychrome marble and hosts a huge mixtilinear painting by Pietro Ligari, which portrays Mary wih the Child between Saint Augustine, a soldier, a cherub and Saint Thomas (1742). Above the painting, a polychrome Venetian window portrays the Cross in the middle and, on the sides, Saint Augustine and Saint Thomas. On the sides of the main altar there are two other paintings by Pietro Ligari: one portraying the Annunciation of Saint Anne's pregnancy and the other the birth of Mary.

Built on a hump above the town, this is a very ancient Church that reminds of the rural houses of the past.

Being located at the center of the town, at an elevation of 664 m a.s.l., the massive Parish Church of Saint Michael Archangel, can easily be seen from the SS38 road. The origins of this church date back to 1427, as written on the atrium of the parish home. In 1688 the population was severy tested by a long period of famine . Nevertheless, citizens did not give up and rebuilt the Parish church, consecrated in ca 1780. Significant renovation works were carried out in 1888 and 1992, without changing the original appearance of the building.  Nowadays, it's still possible to see the ancient ossuary on the left side of the church, which still hosts the old balustrades and kneelers, writings dating back to the 17th - 18th century and a remarkable ancient organ. The frescoed vault of the sacristy is also worth a visit. 

An area for practising fitness, calisthenics and slackline along the Valtellina trail

A watch-tower that was turned into an austere noble palace, which now hosts one of the most beautiful stüe in Valtellina.

One of the largest and most significant protected areas in the region.

In the heart of the Alps, Sondrio is a small jewel, made of wood, water and stone, to be discovered and rediscovered.

Fusine

The Sentiero Valtellina is a bike path that runs along the river Adda and links Colico to Bormio over a total distance of 114 km. The section that crosses the area of Sondrio (from Forcola to Castello dell'Acqua) is mostly flat, except for a short steep climb in Castello dell'Acqua. This path will lead you to the discovery of many interesting places in the surroundings of Sondrio, such as the Castellina Park or the Bordighi Natural Reserve.  There are several picnic areas along the Sentiero Valtellina:  Fusine: km 35,9 Cedrasco: km 36,9 Cedrasco: km 37,8 Caiolo: km 40,2 Albosaggia: km 42,8 Albosaggia: km 43,8 Sondrio: km 44,3 Sondrio: km 45 Castelletto di Sondrio: km 46 Sondrio: km 46,5 Bordighi: km 47,5 Poggiridenti: km 50 Piateda: km 51 Carolo: km 54 Castello dell'Acqua: km 57 Castello dell'Acqua: km 60