Holiday apartment in Colazza: churches, frescoes and trails
Accommodation in Colazza
Colazza combines sacred art, historic traces and trails through the landscape. Those looking for a holiday apartment in Colazza can choose the location according to different interests: frescoes and churches, a sweeping view of Lago Maggiore and the plain, or routes with varying characteristics. This combination is precisely what makes the town interesting for an individually planned trip.
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Churches, frescoes and views
The Chiesa di San Bernardo dates back to the 14th century. In the lunette above the portico, there is a fresco depicting Saint Bernard on his journey through the Alps. The motif connects the sacred building with a pictorially narrated journey across the Alps and gives a visit to the town a clear cultural and historical character.
The Chiesa Parrocchiale della Beata Vergine Immacolata was built in the 17th century and extensively remodeled in the 19th century. Its choir contains a fresco attributed to the school of Gaudenzio Ferrari. From the church square, there is a sweeping view of Lago Maggiore and the plain. Here, architectural history, art and landscape come together in one place.
Historic traces in the townscape
In the area of the block of houses still known today as the “Castello” on Via Umberto I, several houses feature traces of ancient fortifications. The area can be reached by car or on foot via a public road. The option of reaching the area on foot or by car leaves room for different ways of exploring the town.
The Affresco di Via per Tapigliano depicts the birth of Jesus and dates from the late 18th century. The chapel containing this fresco is clearly visible from the road and can be reached on foot or by car. This easily identifiable sacred motif complements the town’s historic sites.
The Cappella Madonna della Guardia bears an inscription referring to the apparition of the Madonna before Benedetto Pareto in 1490. It was built in 1841 by Gregorio Mazzola out of devotion. The chapel can be reached on foot or by car via Via Don Giulio Gemelli. The inscription, year of construction and dedication provide several specific points of interest for visitors interested in culture.
Trails for different types of holiday days
Itinerario n. 1 (Croce di Colazza – Motto Cassinario) is a short and relatively easy route. Access is free for people without disabilities on foot and by conventional bicycle, e-bike or mountain bike. Those looking for a clearly described, relatively easy trail when planning their trip will find an independent option here for organizing their day.
Route 4 (Sass Preiatecia – Croce di Tapigliano) is used annually for running and mountain-bike competitions. About 20 meters away, a small path to the right of Sass Preiatecia leads to a large erratic boulder bearing an inscription from the early 20th century. The route and the erratic boulder therefore appeal both to those who enjoy movement along the trail and to those who appreciate a single historic detail.
Further destinations for regional orientation
For your further travel planning, you can also view Veruno, Borgomanero, Vicolungo, Lumellogno, Suno, Case Sparse, Borgolavezzaro and Lagna.
For the overarching travel overview: Novara.
