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Villa Aprilia sent on October 05, 2025 (9:25) by Pinitti. 73 comments, 540 views.

at 24mm, 1/640 f/8.0, ISO 100, hand held.

Tra la valle Sesia e la valle Anzasca, sull'alpe Selle di Baranca (1800 metri slm), si ergono i suggestivi ruderi di Villa Aprilia, una meta affascinante che conquista per la sua isolata posizione e per la storia che racchiude. E' stata progettata dall'architetto borgosesiano Costantino Gilodi nel 1908, figura di spicco del periodo della belle époque in Valsesia. Il celebre "villino Gilodi" vantava un ampio giardino, abbellito da un suggestivo terrapieno, una graziosa fontana e un sofisticato impianto idraulico e di riscaldamento. Non mancavano nemmeno i terrazzamenti che ospitavano una varietà di piante, un vero e proprio giardino alpino secondo la visione di Gilodi. Dopo la scomparsa dell'architetto, la dimora passò nelle mani della famiglia Lancia, di Vincenzo, in particolare, il capostipite, che in omaggio al famoso modello automobilistico decise di ribattezzarla "Aprilia". Il colle di Baranca, lì nei pressi, era zona strategica di passaggio. Nel 1858 vi transitavano i principi di Savoia, nel 1859 reparti dell'esercito piemontese impegnati nella seconda guerra d'indipendenza. Nell'autunno del 1943 passarono di qui, diretti verso la Svizzera, soldati alleati e famiglie di origine ebrea, con la guida di antifascisti valsesiani. Dal gennaio del 1944 il Baranca divenne fondamentale per i partigiani e l'attività della Resistenza. All'alpe Selle e nella villa Aprilia si installarono, con l'implicito accordo dei Lancia, squadre di partigiani provenienti dalla Valsesia, dal Cusio, dalle città della pianura, reduci dai primi combattimenti contro i nazifascisti nella media Valsesia. Dal Baranca i partigiani partivano per effettuare audaci attacchi, tra cui l'assalto al presidio fascista di Pontegrande. Nell'aprile del 1944 i fascisti occuparono e devastarono Fobello, poi attaccarono la base partigiana al Baranca. Qui distrussero delle baite e, soprattutto, Villa Aprilia che venne pure incendiata. Nonostante ciò, la zona rimase sempre, per tutto il periodo della Resistenza, un prezioso rifugio soprattutto per i partigiani della “Strisciante Musati”, comandata da Pietro Rastelli, detto “Pedar”. Terminato quel momento storico l'edificio è stato abbandonato del tutto e, compure resti ancora di proprietà della famiglia Lancia, versa nello stato in cui si vede in foto, praticamente diruto e pericolante nelle strutture che non sono ancora crollate.

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Merak.dubhe

sent on October 17, 2025 (19:00) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful photo throughout, from right to left and top to bottom; the shades and colors are magnificent, including the light ones and the whites of the clouds. Very little remains of the villa. The note you attached is interesting, with the history of the villa and the partisan events: bravo.

Bepi	sent on October 17, 2025 (20:06) \| This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original) Too bad, could have been better used,,beautiful picture with nice panorama,, hello

Stefano Marangoni

sent on October 17, 2025 (21:39) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

This review of Valsesia is beautiful!!

Gazebo

sent on October 17, 2025 (22:24) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Hello Pinitti nice image, I think that soon we will have to use it to protect ourselves from Russian soldiers.
Cheers Gaz.

Pinitti

sent on October 17, 2025 (23:19) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Merak
Bepi
Stefano
Gaz :-)
Thank you, I read your comments with pleasure, a warm greeting.

Giovanni Rabolini

sent on October 20, 2025 (20:09) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful shot.
Hi John

Pinitti

sent on October 20, 2025 (21:54) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Giovanni, cheers.

Giovanni e Davide

sent on October 20, 2025 (23:50) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

The image encapsulates a well-balanced composition and an elegant setting. I also find the caption you wrote interesting and instructive, I didn't know this peculiarity. Very good and thank you for viewing everything. Hello

Pinitti

sent on October 20, 2025 (23:56) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

I am glad for your appreciation, thanks Giovanni and Davide, cheers.

Wonderpig58

sent on October 22, 2025 (6:24) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful image and interesting caption
A greeting
Paolo

Pinitti

sent on October 22, 2025 (13:22) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Paolo, cheers.

Mamaroby

sent on October 23, 2025 (19:10) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Great image and composition... congratulations Pinitti also for the caption!!
Greetings
Roby :-)

Pinitti

sent on October 23, 2025 (22:24) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thank you Roby, cheers.

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