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Villa Aprilia...

Valsesia

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Villa Aprilia sent on October 05, 2025 (9:25) by Pinitti. 65 comments, 411 views. [retina]

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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sent on October 05, 2025 (9:32) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

The photo is beautiful, well composed, in excellent light and characterized by excellent image quality. The events of Villa Aprilia are really interesting: its splendour, its belonging, its name, its role during the Second World War and, finally, its sad twilight. Congratulations and have a good Sunday.

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sent on October 05, 2025 (9:49) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

I agree with Daniele's comment that preceded me
congratulations Pinitti

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sent on October 05, 2025 (9:50) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful image and interesting story.
Congratulations, hello!
Sergio ;-) :-)

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sent on October 05, 2025 (9:55) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Congratulations Pinitti,
great image and very interesting caption that makes it become a true image-document of a historical period that, we hope, will never be repeated.
Hello and happy Sunday,
Paolo

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sent on October 05, 2025 (10:09) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Interesting story and testimony! Beautiful landscape and shot hello Renata

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sent on October 05, 2025 (10:18) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Daniele
Claudio
Sergio
Paolo
Renata
Thank you, best regards.

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sent on October 05, 2025 (10:56) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

The shot performed is very beautiful, with a careful composition and a general quality of considerable level. The exhaustive and interesting caption completes a beautiful proposal, congratulations.
Hi, Nino

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sent on October 05, 2025 (11:09) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

A marvel both the view and the subject, excellent caption

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sent on October 05, 2025 (12:30) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Nella Pinitti, congratulations.... Hello

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sent on October 05, 2025 (13:13) | This comment has been translated

Excellent shot, congratulations!

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sent on October 05, 2025 (13:20) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful Shot accompanied by a Poignant Tale !!

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sent on October 05, 2025 (13:49) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Nino
Gianni

Luca Pedro
Gion
Thank you and greet you cordially.

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sent on October 05, 2025 (14:00) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Excellent realization congratulations.

avatarsenior
sent on October 05, 2025 (14:05) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Another beautiful image of you.
Congratulations and have a good Sunday.

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sent on October 05, 2025 (14:16) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

TOP

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sent on October 05, 2025 (17:13) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful shot and interesting caption, suggestive ruins of this villa that has seen important moments in our history!
Greetings Agata ;-)

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sent on October 05, 2025 (19:32) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Diodato
Werner
Agata
Thank you, best regards.

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sent on October 05, 2025 (21:07) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Wonderful shot with excellent shades of color in a wonderful light, interesting caption.
Hi
Mario ;-)

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sent on October 05, 2025 (21:47) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Great composition and scenery

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sent on October 05, 2025 (22:17) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful photo excellently made, excellent and interesting caption.
Many congratulations Pinitti!
Hi, Mary


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