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Sasso Bridge: the bridge without a river in Villa di Tirano

The Bridge of Sasso in Villa di Tirano stands in the middle of a meadow—so where has the Adda gone? History, questions about a possible Roman origin, and a stop in Stazzona.

Thu, 22/10/2026

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Why I created the CalVal Club

Every week, 15 events in Valtellina and Valchiavenna selected and commented on by Edi, plus fresh, original content from our partners. Here’s what the CalVal Club is, and why it was created.

Sat, 17/10/2026

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Pizzoccheri of Teglio: the story and recipe of the iconic dish

Where do pizzoccheri come from? The story, the origin of the name, and the recipe from the Accademia del Pizzocchero di Teglio, with quantities for 4 people.

Thu, 15/10/2026

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Coscrits’ Party: the story and my 18th birthday in Ponte

Where does the tradition of the conscripts’ celebration come from, how is it marked today in Valtellina, and the story of the class of ’66 from Ponte, complete with flags, banners and tricolour scarves.

Tue, 13/10/2026