Discover Cambiasca: River Park, Churches and Mountains

Cambiasca combines the river landscape of the Torrente San Giovanni with sacred sites, historic places and a landscape that extends into the surrounding area. Its geographical scope ranges from the riverbed of the Torrente to the mountains and historic places in the surrounding area.

ÆQUILIBRIUM River Park on the Torrente San Giovanni from the Barlett Gorge to Pianezze, with an open-air theatre by the river

The ÆQUILIBRIUM River Park follows the riverbed of the Torrente San Giovanni from the Barlett Gorge to Pianezze. It is designed for inclusive and experience-oriented use. The river park also includes an open-air theatre by the river. This gives the river landscape a cultural connection to the water in addition to its natural dimension.

Oratorio di Monscenù: forest clearing with views of the lake and the hinterland of Verbania at the municipal boundary of Cambiasca

The Oratorio di Monscenù is located at the boundary of the municipality of Cambiasca in the direction of Miazzina. It stands in a clearing surrounded by forests, with panoramic views of the lake and the nearby hinterland of Verbania. Its border location connects Cambiasca’s local setting with views of the lake and hinterland of Verbania.

Chiesa della “Madonna del Carmine”, washhouse and sculpture

The Chiesa della “Madonna del Carmine” was probably founded in the late Middle Ages and houses a highly venerated fresco of the Virgin Mary. At the edge of Cambiasca’s historic centre, on Via Pasquarola, lies the Lavatoio di Cambiasca. It is still used today by the women of the village. The ÆQUILIBRIUM River Park also contains a monumental sculpture made of natural limestone depicting the Greek mythological figure Thetis.

Historic destinations: Palazzo Flaim, Villa San Remigio, Mausoleo Cadorna and monastery

The Palazzo Flaim palace is located in the vicinity of Cambiasca. The Villa San Remigio palace is also located nearby. The Mausoleo Cadorna monument is located there as well. The Monastero Benedettine Ss. Sacramento monastery is also located in the surrounding area of Cambiasca. Palazzo Flaim and Villa San Remigio are palaces; the Mausoleo Cadorna is a monument, and the Monastero Benedettine Ss. Sacramento is a monastery.

Cave and mountain destinations in the surrounding area of Cambiasca

The Antica cava del marmo di Ornavasso cave is located in the surrounding area of Cambiasca. The Monte Zeda mountain, the Cima Tuss summit and the Cima di Morissolo mountain are also located there. The landscape references thus range from the cave to two mountains and a summit.

Food, gifts and handcrafted items at Christmas markets in Cambiasca

Food, gifts and handcrafted items were displayed and sold at the Christmas markets in Cambiasca.

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To the higher-level travel overview: Verbano-Cusio-Ossola.