The historic County of Bormio was an important crossing for all those who travelled over the Alps from North to South or vice versa.
Many powers over the centuries demonstrated their interests in the “Magnificent Land and its honourable valleys” in order to control its commercial routes, amongst them the Republic of Venice, the Duke of Milan, the Bishop of Como, the Swiss, the German Emperor and the French. But also thanks to its strategic position, Bormio retained its autonomy and wealth. Traces of these periods can still be found in strong medieval belfries, richly decorated churches, noble town palaces and, of course, in many characteristic details.
Dive into the age-long democratic atmosphere in the heart of the Alps where modern times have arrived, but are not interfering with nostalgic views.