Historical Site

Savogno

Savogno (oua_57579907_image)
The village of Savogno is situated on a natural terrace, just above the Acquafraggia waterfalls

Description

The village of Savogno has medieval origins and still preserves interesting features of spontaneous rural architecture, with stone walls and wooden loggias. The village had become an obligatory transit point for those who went to Chur, capital of the Three Grey Leagues, in Switzerland.

The ancient parish church dedicated to San Bernardino, consecrated in 1465, is also very interesting. It has interesting frescoes of the period and a Renaissance bell tower, erected about twenty years after the construction of the sacred temple and which today is one of the few in the Val Bregaglia to preserve its characteristic architectural features unchanged over the centuries. The structure was later renovated for the first time in the 17th century and then later in the 19th century thanks to the work of Saint Luigi Guanella, during the years in which he was parish priest in the village (1867-1875).

Prices

free

Opening hours

The path to Savogno is only recommended in good weather.

Directions

Public Transport

Take the post bus from Maloja to Chiavenna and get off at the Borgonuovo, Cas. Acquafraggia stop

Directions

Via mule tracks and footpaths we can climb up to Savogno. Recently, a dirt road has also been built, but it ends about twenty minutes walk from the refuge.

Parking

In one of the car parks below the Acqua Fraccia waterfall.

Contact

Responsible for this content: Bregaglia Engadin Turismo.
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