The experience
Postmen and literati
A 3-day itinerary on the traces of a family that, originating from Val Brembana, has shaped the history of Europe.
Bergamo is located at the meeting point between two valleys: Val Brembana and Val Seriana, both characterized by elements of uniqueness and similarity. This itinerary aims to lead from the upper city, the ancient core of Bergamo surrounded by its walls, now a UNESCO heritage site, towards the Val Brembana. Guiding us on this journey will be a family that has brought prestige to the region: the Tasso family. Famous as literati, they were actually skilled entrepreneurs, credited as inventors of the European postal service. An unprecedented journey to discover the places and the so-called ‘minor branches,’ which hold great surprises and wonders. A journey to discover a family that made its way in Europe from the Renaissance to the modern age, providing the perfect backdrop to accompany a search for one’s family roots today.
Shortly
Tour
Città Alta Bergamo
Guided tour of the city with a local tour guide, exploring its history and searching for traces of the Tasso family. Option to visit the Carrara Academy.
Carpenter's Museum and Roots Workshop.
At the entrance of Val Brembana, a special place born from the desire of its founder, Tino Sana, to promote the art of carpentry. The museum allows you to embark on a real journey into the world of wood. The large exhibition space allows for hands-on activities, such as a workshop dedicated to deepening one’s genealogical research.
San Pellegrino Thermal Baths
Visit to the Art Nouveau gem in Val Brembana: San Pellegrino Terme. A town renowned for its waters and boasting one of the most beautiful Art Nouveau Grand Hotels and Casinos in Europe. The day leaves room for relaxation at the modern thermal baths of San Pellegrino or for delving into genealogical research by moving to the municipalities of interest in the valley
Dinner featuring local products, bridging the gap between past and future.
The Val Brembana region offers numerous unique and local products. Among the most well-known are casoncelli, a typical dish of the Bergamo area, and Formai De Mut, but there are also specialities such as Carona’s potato gnocchi with Paruch cheese, Bracca truffle, and even a gin produced in the valley. The dinner will be organized at a local venue that excels in highlighting traditional dishes with a touch of innovation.
Walk from Dossena to Camerata Cornello
Transfer to Dossena where, for those who feel like it, there will be the opportunity, accompanied by an experienced hiking guide, to reach the nearby center of Camerata Cornello on foot, retracing the path of the ancient Via Mercatorum. The journey takes approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes with a moderate downhill elevation. The Via Mercatorum, as the name suggests, was the ancient route connecting people and goods, used from the Middle Ages until the late 16th century with the opening of more convenient road networks, such as the Via Priula.
Museum of the Tasso Family and Postal History.
Transfer to Camerata Cornello, a small village in Val Brembana, and visit the museum dedicated to the Tasso family and postal history. Perhaps not everyone knows that the Tasso family, besides giving birth to the famous poet Torquato, is closely tied to the history of postal services, making it one of the first international enterprises in history.
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