A tower with a small fortress built in the 11th century marks the origins of Torrazza Coste. Visitors are welcomed by the ancient tower and the remains of the Castle of Castagnolo, with its fascinating legends and the beautiful Baroque Church of San Carlo Borromeo.

According to legend, the beautiful lady of the castle was thrown into the well, and ever since, on windy nights, her cries can be heard echoing through these valleys — rich in vegetation and lined with the orderly rows of fine vineyards.

THE GORGES OF SANT’ANTONINO (or Monte Marcellino)

A karst depression where the sea once was

The gorges, probably formed after deforestation, were later shaped by the erosive action of water, which carved deep into the rocks, creating spectacular canyons. The white limestone and clayey marl walls drop vertically, forming crevices where interesting rocks, minerals, and even marine fossils can be found.

Cover photo: the Gorges of Sant’Antonino.