Gromo

Church of San Gregorio Magno

The Church of San Gregorio Magno is a religious building dating from the 14th century and most likely built as a private place of worship for the nearby Castello Ginami. The building has been reworked several times, with the most extensive renovation occurring at the end of the 19th century.

Today, the stone portal dating from the 16th century is still visible on the exterior, whilst inside, above the main altar, there is an altarpiece created in 1621 by Enea Salmeggia, known as il Talpino. The canvas depicts the Madonna and Child between Saints Gregory and Carlo Borromeo, topped by a depiction of ancient Gromo as it was in the 17th century.

Church of San Giacomo and San Vincenzo

The Church of San Giacomo and San Vincenzo was originally built as a Romanesque-style building with a basilical layout, but over the years it underwent many alterations that changed its original appearance. On the exterior, there is a portico dating from the 17th century, with frescoes depicting the crucifixion, the chapel of San Benedetto and a small museum that houses works documenting Gromo’s history.

Inside, there are three naves with later interventions in Baroque style; in the south-facing nave, you can also admire the Allhallows altarpiece by Antonio Marinoni. The building contains several valuable works, with the presbytery housing a gilded wooden altar from the 17th century and the choir featuring 34 caryatids.

Castello Ginami

The Castello Ginami stands majestically atop a rocky spur, dominating the entire town from above, particularly thanks to its massive Torre Armigera, which is visible from every point in the city. This fortress was built in the 13th century by the Bucelleni family as part of the defence and protection system for the silver and steel mines from which materials were extracted for weapon-making and other goods.

In the 16th century, the fortress became the property of the Ginami family, from whom it took its name. The complex, built with ashlar blocks of local grey stone in rusticated style, was renovated and enlarged several times over the years; the last major change came in the 19th century with the creation of the San Cristoforo fresco on the wall facing the square. Currently, a restaurant operates inside the fortress.

Palazzo Milesi

Palazzo Milesi is a 15th-century building originally built as a family residence by the Buccelleni family. In the late 16th century it passed to the Ginami family and subsequently to the noble Milesi family. In the early 20th century, Valerio Milesi sold the property to the Cittadini family along with numerous documents and notarial deeds spanning from the 13th to the 19th century, which allowed for the historical reconstruction of the palazzo and the town’s history.

Externally, the façade is made of grey Ardesio marble, whilst the side tower dates from the 17th century. Inside, the Council Chamber has retained a wooden ceiling, a 17th-century frieze and on the walls the coats of arms of the Scacchi and Milesi families. Currently, in addition to housing the municipal administration, the second floor hosts the MAP – Museum of White Weapons and Parchments, which tells the story of Gromo and the importance that weapon-making activity had for the town.

Museum of White Weapons and Parchments

Currently housed in the Town Hall is the small Museum of Weapons and Parchments (MAP), which preserves numerous examples of weapons forged in the various forges that were once active in this territory. The building was constructed in the 15th century by the Buccelleni family and became municipal property in the 20th century.

The first room, called the “Hall of Weapons”, contains reconstructions of models and examples of weaponry dating from the 16th century, along with 16th–17th-century frescoes depicting the buying and selling of weapons that took place in the city during that historical period. A second room, called the “Hall of Parchments”, houses a fresco depicting the town in the 16th century as well as numerous parchments containing sales and rental documents and other official records that allow the reconstruction of almost four centuries of the town’s history.

Spiazzi di Gromo

Located between 1,200 and 1,700 metres in altitude, Spiazzi is a hamlet within the Municipality of Gromo and is renowned for its stunning landscapes. The area is indeed perfect in winter for those who love alpine skiing and other winter sports. Those choosing to visit Spiazzi will also find various accommodation options, such as hotels and restaurants, and at the departure points of the ski lifts there are two ski schools. In summer, the area is ideal for those who love outdoor excursions, hiking trails through forests or enjoying the area’s bike park.