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OROPA SANCTUARY |
Famous for the presence of the "Madonna Nera" the Oropa Sanctuary is formed by two wide places of worship: the "Basilica Antica" and the "Chiesa Nuova" (the Old Cathedral and the New Church). Outside the centuries walls the suggestive "Sacro Monte di Oropa" sticks out with its nineteen chapels. |
RICETTO DI CANDELO |
Recognized as one of the most beautiful in Italy, the "Ricetto di Candelo" is actually one of the best preserved and most suggestive medieval villages. During the whole year the Ricetto hosts a lot of interesting fairs. |
CITY OF BIELLA |
Biella is also important for tourism with the "Duomo" cathedral and the "Battistero", and especially the old town centre named"Piazzo", reachable with the funicular railway and rich in medieval atmosphere and elegant buildings. |
BURCINA PARK |
Burcina natural Park is a historical garden from the 1800s, located in the homonymous "Brik Burcina", a gentle hill very close to Biella Alps. During the summer season the blooming park is even more fascinating with Its bright colors. |
LAKE VIVERONE |
Viverone, the third biggest lake of Piedmont, is the perfect place to spend your day walking on the lakefront. It's a relevant archeological site from the Bronze Age and It was recognized as a site of community importance in 2005. |
BIELMONTE |
Bielmonte is the ski resort of Oasi Zegna. The resort, located at an altitude of 1400/1500meters (about 4500/4900 feet), overlooks the underlying "Pianura Padana" and is frequently visited also in the warm season for a relax time or a open air pic-nic. |
DONKEYS SHELTER |
The shelter lies deep in the green hills of the "Serra". Here you can enjoy the donkeys' company and be surrounded at the same time by the evocative landscape of Biella Alps. |
SHOPPING |
If you are a shopping lover or even a shopaholic you don't want to miss our very new shopping center "Gli orsi"; for the more traditional ones, a walk along the historical street "Via Italia" in the heart of the city is without a doubt the best choice. |