Anello della Val Ceronda

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The tower: It is the emblem of the village. It was built in medieval style during the 20th century on the fence walls around the park of the former Villa of the Counts Rossi di Montelera.

MUST SEE Church of San Donato Vescovo e Martire: Via Teofilo Rossi, 10040 Val della Torre x +39 011 9680826 Placed in the Capoluogo locality, the church has ancient origins but was rebuilt with baroque features between 1687 and 1723. Further works were done during the 19th century and finally in 1910, the church was finished. Inside there is a precious woodden statue of San Donato, made by the artist Stefano Maria Clemente in 1763. The Bell tower was built in 17th century, probably at the place of the previous one. Church Santa Maria della Spina: Hamlet Brione, 10040 Val della Torre The church has Roman and Gothic origins. It has been consecrated on 30 December 1283. It is located in Hamlet Brione. Once a former monastery belonging to the homonym Abbey abolished in December 1601. It shows a simple hut facade made of bricks, with decorations made of cotto. The inside has been heavily remade, but still maintains its original structure: two semi-round apsis with semi-round vaults. The third apsis was demolished during the 19th century to enlarge the sacristy. The actual bell tower is one of 1601.

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