Carcoforo
Voted “Italy’s Ideal Village” by the Airone magazine in 1991, Carcoforo is an enchanting village located in the Egua Valley, a small valley off the Sermenza Valley.
THE TOWN OF CARCOFORO
Nestled between mountain peaks and beautifully set among larch woods, Carcoforo is a small village rich in history and culture.
The origin of the name is German, and goes back to the ancient settlements of the Walser people. This is confirmed by the characteristic stone and wood architecture in the town centre. Unfortunately, several buildings that were part of the old architectural heritage were swept away first by the flood of 1775 and then by a fire in 1863
Walking through the streets of the town, one can admire numerous sundials and small frescoes on the walls of the houses. One example is the beautiful fresco by Eugenio Rappa on Casa Cantore.
The parish church dedicated to the Holy Cross dates back to 1635 and is located in the centre of the square surrounded by old buildings. There are valuable and important works of art and furniture inside.
THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM OF THE HIGH VALSESIA NATURE PARK
The territory of the municipality of Carcoforo is partly included within the High Valsesia Nature Park. The town is surrounded by high mountain ranges that, among the main peaks, include the 2,802 m Pizzo Quarazzolo and the 2,789 m Pizzo Montevecchio.
The High Valsesia Natural History Museum of the Nature Park is in the hamlet of Tetto Minocco. This old Walser dwelling is used as a museum with a didactic part where you can learn more about the local culture. Carcoforo is one of the hubs of the Valsesia Ecomuseum distributed in various locations in the valley.
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