Chiavenna

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 23022 - Chiavenna (SO) Piazza Caduti della libertà, 3
T 0343 37485

From November 4th to December 1st
Monday to Friday: 9:00-12:40 e 14:00-18:00
Saturday: 9:00-12:40 e 14-18:50
Sunday: closed

From December 2nd to January 6th
From Monday to Friday: 9:00-12:40 and 14:00-18:00
Saturday: 9:00-12:40 and 14-18:50
Sunday: 10:00-12:00 and 14:30-18:00
December 25th and January 1st: closed


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Madesimo

Infopoint Madesimo

 23022 - Madesimo (SO) Via alle Scuole
T 0343 53015

Daily open: 9.00-12.30 a.m / 3.00-6.00 p.m.
 



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Campodolcino

Infopoint Campodolcino

 23022 - Campodolcino (SO) Via D.R. Ballerini, 2
T 0343 50611

From Monday to saturday: 9-12.30 a.m, 3-6.30 p.m
Sunday: 9-12.30
Tuesday: closed

 



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Classic Alpine Carden

Discovering ancient wooden and stone buildings, hallmark of the entire valley, which over the years have transformed the mountain slopes.
 
They represent a key element forming an integral part of the Alpine landscape, emblematic of history and tradition. We’re referring to the “càrden”, distinctive structures scattered throughout the territory that makes up Valle Spluga and Val Bregaglia.
 
Utilised as homes, barns or stables, càrden are evident right across the Alpine arc, but differ from area to area based on the type of wood used and the construction technique employed.
The name originates from the Latin definition of opus cardinatum, insomuch as in construction the beams were hinged together, forming a self-suppporting block. A classic example of natural bio-architecture, which envisaged the exclusive use of local materials: stone for the part facing upstream, wood for the valley aspect. To insulate throughout moss was adopted, guaranteeing thermal insulation.
 
To discover these magnificent, characteristic buildings at first hand visitors might follow a range of itineraries known as “Le vie del Carden”, along which they can appreciate many splendid examples, all created using ancient techniques, some restored to new, others maintaining their typical characteristics or alternatively in varying states of decay.
The various stages of the excursions provide excellent opportunities to admire these very real symbols of an Alpine region, introduced in a perfectly integrated fashion within Nature and the surrounding landscape.

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More info about Via dei Carden
www.museoviaspluga.it
 




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Relativamente agli aiuti di Stato e aiuti de Minimis, si rimanda a quanto contenuto nel
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