Astronomical observatory - Mountain class

A visit to the Astronomical observatory is a great occasion to observe in person the
celestial bodies using cutting-edge technologies. Inaugurated in 2009, the “Osservatorio Astronomico Giuseppe Piazzi” in Ponte in Valtellina is the highest in Lombardy, located at and height of 1238m a.s.l. The groups can visit the observatory and choose among educational activities, also in the evening.

What's included
Guided visit to the astronomical observatory

Duration
half or 1 day

Age
6 - 19 yrs

When
Througout the whole academic year

The lathes for soapstone - Mountain class

Expert guides will take the group to a trip to the soapstone mines and to the old lathes used to cut soapstone

Art & Culture

Soapstone

The soapstone is a rocky formation of opaque green color, very tender and therefore easy to work especially on the lathe.

Art & Culture

Pezzotti from Valtellina

Perhaps the most famous artisan product from Valtellina, the “pezzotto” is a very resistant fabric made using scraps of fabric, hand-woven at the loom.