{"id":11554,"date":"2026-04-10T11:30:40","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T09:30:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ceresio5valli.it\/eventi\/passeggiando-piccolo-mondo-antico-aprile-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-04-10T11:49:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T09:49:10","slug":"passeggiando-piccolo-mondo-antico-aprile-2026","status":"publish","type":"eventi","link":"https:\/\/ceresio5valli.it\/en\/eventi\/passeggiando-piccolo-mondo-antico-aprile-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Strolling in the Little Ancient World \u2013 Spring on the Lake"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>An awakening between literature and nature<\/h2>\n<p>With the arrival of spring, Lake Ceresio awakens to a delicate light that enhances the colors of the villages overlooking the water. It&#039;s the perfect time to discover <strong>Villa Fogazzaro Roi<\/strong> and the places that inspired Antonio Fogazzaro, when the gardens bloom again and the air is still fresh.<\/p>\n<p>The initiative, curated by <strong>TOGETHER TOURISM<\/strong> in collaboration with the <strong>FAI \u2013 Italian Environmental Fund<\/strong>, offers an original itinerary that goes beyond a simple visit to the Villa, extending to the villages of <strong>Oria<\/strong>, <strong>Lower Albogasio<\/strong> e <strong>Castle<\/strong>, where time seems to have stopped.<\/p>\n<h2>Practical information<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong> Sunday, April 19, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Meeting point:<\/strong> Villa Fogazzaro Roi Ticket Office, 9:30 a.m.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> about 3 hours<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recommended clothing:<\/strong> comfortable shoes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transfer to Castello:<\/strong> with your own means<\/li>\n<li><strong>Guide:<\/strong> Brian Subinaghi, licensed tour guide<\/li>\n<li><strong>Participants:<\/strong> maximum 15<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> If the minimum number of participants is not reached or due to bad weather, the event will be canceled or postponed.<\/p>\n<h2>The itinerary: from the Villa to the villages<\/h2>\n<p>The visit is conducted by <strong>Brian Subinaghi<\/strong>, a licensed tourist guide, and is divided into three stages that tell the deep soul of this territory.<\/p>\n<h3>Villa Fogazzaro Roi<\/h3>\n<p>The tour begins at the famous lakeside residence, where Antonio Fogazzaro wrote some of his most important works. The guided tour allows you to discover the villa&#039;s original rooms, the garden, and the writer&#039;s intimate relationship with this place.<\/p>\n<h3>The villages of Oria and Albogasio Inferiore<\/h3>\n<p>A guided walk through the alleys and squares of the two historic villages, discovering ancient architecture, hidden churches, and panoramic views of the lake. A tale that intertwines local history, daily life, and traditions.<\/p>\n<h3>Castle and the Church of San Martino<\/h3>\n<p>The route ends in the village of Castello (accessible by private transport), with a visit to the Church of San Martino and a view of the landscape from the heights of Valsolda.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pagani House Museum:<\/strong> At the end of the guided tour, participants will be able to independently visit the Casa Pagani Museum, located in the village of Castello.<\/p>\n<h2>Participation fees<\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Category<\/th>\n<th>Rate<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>FAI members<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Residents in Valsolda<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Reduced<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Entire<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>How to get there<\/h2>\n<h3>From Como<\/h3>\n<p>Follow the signs for Menaggio, Porlezza, and Valsolda; continue for about 4 km along the SS 340 towards Valsolda along the lake. After passing Albogasio, at the junction for Castello, you&#039;ll find Villa Fogazzaro Roi.<\/p>\n<h3>From Lugano<\/h3>\n<p>Follow the signs for the Dogana di Gandria and Oria. At the junction for Castello, you&#039;ll find Villa Fogazzaro Roi.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> To access Swiss highways, you need a motorway sticker. Cantonal roads are free.<\/p>\n<h2>How to book<\/h2>\n<p>The reservation is <strong>mandatory<\/strong> and must be done by contacting Villa Fogazzaro Roi directly:<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcde <strong>Tel. 0344 536602<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2709\ufe0f <strong>E-mail:<\/strong> faifogazzaro@fondoambiente.it<\/p>\n<p>Places are limited: advance booking is recommended.<\/p>\n<h2>Upcoming events<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sunday, April 19 \u2013 Spring on the Lake<\/strong> (this event)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/eventi\/passeggiando-piccolo-mondo-antico-giugno-2026\/\">Sunday, June 21 \u2013 The Summer Solstice<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/eventi\/passeggiando-piccolo-mondo-antico-agosto-2026\/\">Sunday, August 30 \u2013 The Last Light of Summer<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>The initiative is organized by INSIEME TURISMO in collaboration with FAI \u2013 Villa Fogazzaro Roi.<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An awakening between literature and nature With the arrival of spring, Lake Ceresio awakens in a delicate light that\u2026<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":11555,"template":"","comune":[],"class_list":["post-11554","eventi","type-eventi","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ceresio5valli.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/eventi\/11554","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ceresio5valli.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/eventi"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ceresio5valli.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/eventi"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ceresio5valli.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11555"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ceresio5valli.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11554"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"comune","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ceresio5valli.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comune?post=11554"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}