cover photo by Ermanno Carenzo
The information about this location have been automatically translated with Microsoft Translator. Rank : 9.0 (average on 1 votes)Coordinates : 44.021702, 7.872713 ( Open in Google Maps) Subjects : The castle of Clavesana: The present castle, still visible near the parish church, the place from which it dominates the entire valley, was built in the last quarter of the seventeenth century after the destruction by the Savoy of the former residence of the twelfth century, He dominated from the country and of which only parts of the walls and four towers remain visible, two of which are now basements. The castle is rectangular in plan, and the first floor, in the corners, there are four watchtowers watch and guard. All around a moat is still present, but the original drawbridge has been replaced by a stone staircase. The beautiful portal is surmounted by a niche with a statue of Vergine Maria and bears the inscription "Nec silentio transeunda", which indicated the need to know the password to access the residence. Parish Church of St. Martino Vescovo: This is the side of the Castle of Clavesana, It was built in the seventeenth century and inside are the remains of an altarpiece of the XVI century of unknown artist. Valuable also the old baptismal font ardesia.Il Sanctuary of the Nativity of Mary BambinaEretto in the fifteenth century in Romanesque style, is located about two kilometers from the town of Rezzo and religious temple is considered one of the most important religious architectural monuments Arroscia valley. Inside there are frescoes by Pietro Guido da Ranzo, dating from 1515, with representations related to scenes from the life of Jesus. In a niche there is a marble statue of the Madonna and Child of the seventeenth century by the sculptor Filippo Parodi student the famous Gian Lorenzo Bernini.Molto beautiful and interesting also the interior of the country that offers glimpses incantevoliDa not miss the beech forest, the largest in Liguria, which covers over 400 hectares above the town of Rezzo and covering the slopes of mountains Monega and Carmo of Brocchi down towards the valley.Recommended equipment : Since the area is very interesting Rezzo also hiking level is recommended to use a photo backpack and how to use equipment with focal lenses at wide prevalence. For example, if you are using a FF (24x36mm sensor) we recommend the use of a 20mm, a 24mm and a 28mm or a zoom lens that covers these focal. Remember to bring even a small to medium sized easel (which is folded in the backpack)Best months : The period for photographing is throughout the year because The municipality is located in a middle basin downstream of the Jar, closed by the two mountain tops of the mountain Prearba (1,446 m) and Mount Carpasina (1,415 m) .Comunque not to stumble in bad It surprises better to exclude the winter, although Rezzo Winter has a very special charm ...How to get there : Rezzo is a municipality in the province of Imperia.Quindi from Imperia (IM) take direction for Pontedassio, then Cesium until Sanbartolomeo glues then descend in Pieve di Teco and finally junction for Cenova and immediately after precisely Rezzo. From Imperia Rezzo there are about 30Km.Oppure for those leaving from Albenga (SV) Ortovero take to continue for Borghetto d'Arroscia and finally Pieve di Teco, Cenova to get to Rezzo. From Albenga to Rezzo there are about 35Km.Visits : for what concerns the churches and the sanctuary are quietly visited, while the Castello dei Clavesana not, you can visit and photograph only from the outside.Notes : notes as you remember that visit / photograph the area well we recommend a very comfortable clothing and different layers, also use comfortable shoes and suitable for intense activities. | | Nearby:   Triora 9 km
  Dolcedo 14 km
  Parco Alpi Liguri 15 km
  Monte Grai 16 km
  Ceriana 17 km
  Parco Naturale del Marguareis 19 km
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