On Friday, October 2, and Saturday, October 3, 2026, Gandino will host \u201cPlaces & Stories,\u201d two guided tours designed to offer an up-close look at the area\u2019s sites, history, and traditions.<\/p>\n","hero_title":"Places & Stories \u2013 Guided Tours of Gandino","indepth":"
On Friday, October 2, and Saturday, October 3, 2026, Gandino presents \u201cPlaces & Stories,\u201d two guided tours designed to offer an up-close look at the area\u2019s sites, history, and traditions. Both tours will depart from the Infopoint in Piazza Vittorio Veneto and conclude with a meal featuring Gandino\u2019s \u201cMais Spinato\u201d as part of the \u201cI Giorni del Melgotto\u201d festival. <\/p>\n
The Legacy of Don Francesco della Madonna<\/p>\n
Friday, October 2 \u2013 5:00 p.m.<\/p>\n
A guided tour through the historic complex of the Ursuline Sisters, exploring its various spaces: from the monastery to the cloister, from the chapter house to the garden, and on to the museum. The complex also houses a reproduction of the Holy Shroud and Padre Pio\u2019s habit, as part of a tour dedicated to the history and legacy of the complex. <\/p>\n
Textile Archaeology: From Ciodera to the Torri Wool Mill<\/p>\n
Saturday, October 3 \u2013 10:00 a.m.<\/p>\n
The second tour will focus on Gandino\u2019s long textile tradition, from the ancient craft of woolen cloth production to industrial development. The tour will take visitors from the Ciodera to the Torri Wool Mill, tracing the evolution of an industry that has profoundly shaped the economic and social history of the region. <\/p>\n
The trail to Ciodera includes a few sections that are somewhat difficult to navigate.<\/p>\n
Tour and Meal<\/p>\n
At the end of both tours, a meal featuring dishes made with \u201cMais Spinato\u201d will be served at the \u201cI Giorni del Melgotto\u201d festival.<\/p>\n
Tour + meal: 25 \u20ac
5 \u20ac discount for residents of Val Gandino<\/p>\n